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ROSE ALEXANDER
$1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen
One of the best Fancy Decorative Dahlias ever introduced. Try a root in your
garden this Spring and have something beautiful to show your dahlia-loving
friends.
J. K. ALEXANDER
The World’s Largest Dahlia Grower
1933 CATALOG
499 CENTRAL STREET EAST BRIDGEWATER, MASS.
Don’t Miss My Special Offers — Pages 12, 13, and 24
SAMUEL T. ALEXANDER
(HYBRID CACTUS) JAPAN ROSE
ONE-HALF ACTUAL SIZE, 6-8 in. in diameter
$1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen
Be sure your friends get all my catalogs, as I
guarantee all my stock to grow true to name, or
stock is cheerfully replaced free of all expense.
J. K. ALEXANDER
OR HONEST JOHN
The Dahlia King
I print this not because I am proud of my own picture
but because most people like to see the man
with whom they are doing business.
1933 Retail Catalog
Note: The use of color in a catalog is expensive, and I have
decided this year to eliminate it, passing along the saving thus
made to my customers in the form of reduced prices. You will
find the prices of all varieties reduced to the lowest figure that is
consistent with first-class stock and efficient service.
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J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Alexander’s Dahlia Gardens
Instructions — Information
Please Read Before Ordering
ERRORS — While my system of handling orders is as nearly perfect as possible, in the
rush of business errors occasionally occur, and I hope to be promptly notified of such, giving
me an opportunity to make proper adjustments. I would suggest that you keep a copy of your
order for comparison.
REMITTANCES — May be made by Check, Post Office or Express Money Order, or
Registered Letter, and if for less than $5.00 can be made in U. S. stamps. Coin and currency
should be sent by registered letter. Customers residing outside the United States please do
not send Foreign stamps or currency — a Post Office order is preferable. All unpaid orders will
be sent C. O. D. unless satisfactory arrangements can be made when the order is given.
GUARANTEE — I wish it distinctly understood that although I take all possible pains,
I will not be responsible beyond the purchase price. I guarantee every root and plant I send
out to be just as represented, absolutely true-to-name, reach its destination safely in good
growing condition. I will cheerfully replace anything that fails to prove otherwise, and will
appreciate your calling my attention to it.
PRICES — The prices herein cancel all previous ones. These prices are void when my
1934 catalog is issued. Any one variety priced at 25 cents each may be had at $2.50 per dozen;
any one variety priced at 35 cents each may be had at $3.50 per dozen, and so on with 50 cents,
75 cents, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00 and $5.00 varieties. Six of one variety may be had at the dozen
rate. Please order by number on Special Offers.
SHIPMENTS PREPAID — All orders will be shipped by Parcel Post, Express or Freight,
whichever way I deem advisable, prepaid to all parts of the world, unless otherwise stated.
CONNECTIONS — Long Distance Telephone:
Office — East Bridgewater Number One.
Telegraph — Western Union, Brockton, Mass.
Post Office, Express and Freight Office, East Bridgewater, Mass.
TERMS — Cash with orders or in advance of shipment.
NAME AND ADDRESS — Please remember to write your name, street and number,
Post Office, County, State and Country if Foreign, as plainly as possible. Post Office Box or
R. F. D. number if you have one. This will avoid delays and chances for errors.
ALWAYS ADDRESS
J. K. ALEXANDER, The Dahlia King
OR HONEST JOHN
499 Central Street EAST BRIDGEWATER, MASS.
The Culture of The Dahlia
Success Will Follow if You Observe These Instructions
PLANTING. Plant roots in hills or drills, laying flat down, 6 inches deep. Do not stand
the root on end. If you stand the root on end, having the sprout near the top of the ground,
all the new roots which will form will grow near the top of the ground and when you have a
dry spell your plant becomes stunted, whereas, if the roots were planted fiat down 6 inches
deep, no matter how dry the season, the roots would receive sufficient moisture to keep them
growing. If planting with manure, cover manure an inch or so before planting roots; fertilizer
should be thoroughly worked into the soil. Either fertilizer or manure will burn the sprout;
be sure to cover with soil.
By planting the root first, then covering an inch or so with soil and applying your fertilizer
or manure, your plant receives the entire benefit of the dressing. The dressing is above the
root and every rain carries the food down to the roots, whereas, if your dressing is below the
root, each rain takes your dressing further away from your plant.
CULTIVATION. Cultivation is the principal requirement of the Dahlia — the most
important of all operations to insure success. Keep the soil well cultivated and free from weeds;
never allow the soil to crust.
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Alexander’s Dahlia Gardens
J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Massachusetts
New Decorative Dahlias for 1933
All prices for roots, no plants sold.
The cream of the Dahlia World, nothing better.
MRS. J. K. ALEXANDER. I take great pleasure in introducing this new Seedling Dahlia
No. 17 after my late wife. This dahlia has caused much comment in my fields the past three
years, and is the first time I have offered any of it for sale, though I have refused hundreds
of orders on this dahlia at $10.00 each during this length of time, as I wanted to dispose of
it to a large Seed Firm.
I was offered $2500.00 for the 2000 hills by one Seedman, but I refused it, as it is a $5000.00
dahlia and is the best clear buttercup-yellow dahlia ever introduced. For forty-seven years
I have been growing dahlias and without exception, this is the best by far 14 to 16-inch flower
I have ever seen or grown. It has everything in a dahlia; free-flowering, long stems, but the
stem is a little weak for such a noble great flower.
If you are interested in a REAL dahlia, try one of these in your collection this season
and you will win first prize in any competition, and I will not sell any for less than $7.50 per
root Net.
J. K. ALEXANDER, JR. This is a new Seedling Dahlia No. 98, one that was shown
at the Trial Gardens at Storrs, Conn., three years ago and scored 86^2, and is the largest crimson-
red Hybrid Decorative ever offered having a fleck of orange in the center of each petal. It
flowers on top of the stem which is 12 to 18 inches long, after the crotch flower is cut and will
bloom 12 to 14 inches in diameter without disbudding, and never shows a center. This is one
of the freest to flower and has fine keeping qualities after cutting.
For exhibition, it has no equal. Try it and you will write me after the Fall season is over
and tell me it is the best crimson dahlia you ever saw. $5.00 per root.
Decorative Dahlias Recently Introduced which
are of Superior Merit and Wonderful to Grow
I will ship the 102, regular value $64.50, for $55.00 post paid. This is the finest
collection ever offered for the price.
ALICE M. ALEXANDER. A nopal red or, to put it
in a more popular way, a rich, brick red. 50 cents.
ALICE GREEN. Golden autumn shade. $1.00.
ALMA ALEXANDER. Deep orange. 50 cents.
ALTA RAY. Salmon orange, one tone darker than
Jane Cowl. $1.00.
AMERICA'S GLORY. A light, bright, scarlet,
evenly tipped purest white. 50 cents.
AMULET. Coppery golden bronze. 50 cents.
AM UN RA. Coppery bronze. 50 cents.
AVALON. A pure yellow. 25 cents.
BARBARA REDFERN. Burnished copper shading
to gold. 50 cents.
BASHFUL GIANT. Apricot with golden shadings.
25 cents.
BEATRICE A. TAYLOR. Empire yellow. $1.00.
BECKETT'S ORIENTAL. Red and yellow. 50 cents.
BETTY ALEXANDER. A beautiful Persian lilac.
50 cents.
BETTY IVINS. Rich salmon, overlaid with an amber
glow. $1.00.
BLACK JACK. Rich, dark maroon. 50 cents.
BONNIE BRAE. Peach and cream. 25 cents.
CAMDEN CURRIER. A rich bronze. 50 cents.
CATHERINE ALEXANDER. A little lighter than
old rose. 50 cents.
CATHERINE WILCOX. White with points of petals
tipped cerise. 25 cents.
CHAMPAGNE. A delightful warm Autumn shade.
25 cents.
CHARLOTTE ALEXANDER. White, with a slight
veining of purple on the flat broad petals. 50 cents.
CHEMAR'S EUREKA. A pure, white. $1.00.
CITY OF TRENTON. Autumn-colored. $1.00.
C. T. HARDWICK. Bluish lavender with a white
tip. $1.00.
DAD. A large red. 50 cents.
DOROTHY ALEXANDER. A rich apricot yellow.
50 cents.
DR. TEVIS. Salmon rose. 50 cents.
EASTERN STAR. Saffron yellow. 50 cents.
EDITH BERYL. Yellow running from empire yellow
to jasper pink and a pale lemon yellow. 50 cents.
ELLANOR GRANT. Almost white. 25 cents.
ELINOR VANDERVEER. Rose pink. 25 cents.
ELKRIDGE. A splendid white. 50 cents.
EVA PELICANO. White. 25 cents.
F. L. MILLIS. Yellow, base shading to orange. 25
cents.
GEORGE H. CARR. Magenta shading lighter at
tips. 25 cents.
GILDA GRAY. Pure lilac color shading to deep
Tyrian rose. 50 cents.
GLORY OF MONMOUTH. Rich eosine pink. $1.00.
GOV. ALVAN T. FULLER. Rich Tyrian rose. 50 cents.
GRACE CURLING. A clear Cattleya lavender. $2.00.
HALVELLA. Rose pink. 25 cents.
HARRIET THOMPSON. A brilliant orange buff with
reverse of Oriental red. $1.00.
HARRY MAYER. Pale rosaline purple. 50 cents.
HON. JOHN J. LENTZ. The color combination is
entirely different from any other ever introduced,
being a blending of copper, salmon, and cinnamon
buff. $4.00.
IDA PERKINS. Beautiful white. 50 cents.
ITALIAN SUNSET. Cream to yellow. 50 cents.
JACQUES FUTRELLE. Light greenish yellow. 50
cents.
JANE COWL. Bronzy-buff and old gold. 50 cents.
JERSEY'S BEACON. Chinese scarlet. 25 cents.
JERSEY'S BEAUTY. True pink. 25 cents.
JERSEY'S FIANCEE. Rose pink. 50 cents.
JERSEY'S IDEAL. A lavender pink. 50 cents.
JERSEY’S RADIANCE. Bright glowing salmon. 50
cents.
JUDGE ALTON PARKER. Golden buff. 25 cents.
JUDGE MAREAN. Salmon pink and pure gold. 50
cents.
JUNIOR. A pure lavender. 25 cents.
KATHLEEN NORRIS. A true rose pink. $1.00.
KEMP’S VIOLET WONDER. A rich napthaline
violet. $1.00.
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Alexander’s Dahlia Gardens
Decorative Dahlias — Continued.
KING OF THE GARDEN. Pink and gold. 25 cents.
KITTY DUNLAP. American Beauty rose. 25 cents.
LA PALOMA. Orange chrome. 25 cents.
MABEL GOODACRE. An even mauve. $2.00.
MARDI GRAS. A bold flower of the American Beauty
shade. $1.00.
MARGARET K. ALEXANDER. Buff yellow. 50
cents.
MARGARET MASSON. Rose-pink. 50 cents.
MARGARET WOODROW WILSON. An opalescent
pink. 50 cents.
MARVEL. A beautiful orange shade. $1.00.
MILLIONAIRE. Most delicate lavender. 25 cents.
MONS. LE NORMAND. Rich clear yellow. 25 cents.
MRS. A. E. WHEELER. Fuschia color. $1.00.
MRS. ALFRED B. SEAL. Pure glowing old rose,
shading to violet rose. $2.00.
MRS. ARlAL W. GEORGE. Deep cream. $1.00.
MRS. CARL SALBACH. A mauve-pink. 25 cents.
MRS. EDITH HAYWARD. Lemon yellow. 25 cents.
MRS. E. B. C. Deep rhodamine pink. $2.00.
MRS. ELMER O. DREW. Rich purplish maroon. 50
cents.
MRS. GEORGE SKEEN. Shrimp pink. $1.00.
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER. Deep mauve pink. 25
cents.
NANAQUAKET. Amaranth pink. $1.00.
POLAR SNOW. Pure white. 50 cents.
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA. Crimson red. 25 cents.
PRIDE OF STRATFORD. Cadmium orange. 50
cents.
RADIO. The color, blood red edged and tipped yellow.
25 cents.
RALPH BLODGETT. Cornelian red blending to
yellow ochre. 25 cents.
ROBERT SCOTT. Apricot yellow. 50 cents.
ROBERT TREAT. American beauty rose. 50 cents.
ROMAN EAGLE. Burnished copper. 25 cents.
ROSA NELL. Bright rose. 25 cents.
ROSE ALEXANDER. A deep chrome orange with
every petal tipped white. $1.00.
ROSE FALLON. Old-gold. 50 cents.
ROSE K. DARNELL. Rose. 25 cents.
SAGAMORE. A golden yellow. 25 cents.
SALEM PRIDE. Rhodamine purple and flecked white.
$1.00.
SANHICAN’S GEM. Old gold. 50 cents.
SOMERSET. Strawberry pink. 50 cents.
SUSAN R. ALEXANDER. Antimony yellow. 50 cents.
TOMMY ATKINS. Firey scarlet. 50 cents.
TREASURE ISLAND. Apricot and old gold. $1.00.
WALKOVER PRINCE. Nopal red. $1.00.
WHITE EMPRESS. White. $1.00.
WILLIAM SELTSAM. Crimson red. $1.00.
WM. H. SLOCOMBE. Pale yellow. 25 cents.
YANKEE KING. A strawberry pink. 50 cents.
Cactus Dahlias
20 of the best Cactus Dahlias ever offered. Regular value $13.25. I will send
this lot of 20 cactus for $10.00 post paid.
ALICE WHITTIER. Primrose or sulphur yellow. $1.00.
AMBASSADOR. Soft yellow buff. 50 cents.
ANDREAS HOFER. Light pink. 50 cents.
BOB PLEUSE. Maroon, tipped white. 25 cents.
CHEMAR’S MASTERPIECE. Orchid pink. 50 cents.
EAGLE ROCK JEWEL. Cream overlaid with cameo
pink. $1.00.
EDNA FERBER. Glistening coral, shading to old
rose. 50 cents.
FARNCOT. Purple, tipped white. 50 cents.
FLYING AMBASSADOR. White. 50 cents.
FORT MONMOUTH. Crimson maroon. $1.00.
GOLDEN ACRE. Golden yellow. 50 cents.
GOLDEN SONNE. Clear golden yellow. $1.00.
JEAN HARE. Golden yellow. $1.00.
JERSEY’S MAMMOUTH. A rich golden mahogany.
50 cents.
NATURE’S JEWEL. Dainty orchid pink. 50 cents.
ROYCROFT. A golden bronze. 50 cents.
SAMUEL T. ALEXANDER. Japan rose. $1.00.
SANTA ANNA. A beautiful salmon rose. 50 cents.
SISKIYOU. Pink tinged with mauve. 50 cents.
SNOW BOY. A clear white. $1.00.
General List of Select Cactus Dahlias
15 cents each; 9 for $1.25 postpaid.
BRIDE’S BOUQUET. White. MRS. C. H. BRECK.
CALIFORNIA ENCHANTRESS. Delicate blush.
ELSA BONNELL. Rich, velvety carmine.
ETENDARD DE LYON. Rhodamine purple.
MRS. C. B. BENEDICT. A clear light yellow.
Creamy yellow passing to various
shades of rose pink.
MRS. ETHEL F. T. SMITH. A white shading to a
greenish lemon.
THE EAGLE. Pure yellow.
VARIABILIS. Deep orange, tipped white.
Peony - Flowered Dahlias
15 cents each; 8 for $1.00 postpaid.
BESSIE SEABURY. White and pink. MRS. M. W. CROWELL. A beautiful orange yellow.
ELLEN E. KELLEY. Golden yellow. PHENOMENE. The color is an exquisite salmon
E. T. TITUS. A clear vellow. shade.
MRS. JACQUES FOTRELLE. Lemon yellow, striped QUEEN WILHELMINA. Finest pure white,
crimson. WINETCHE QUEEN. Light soft pink.
Pompon Dahlias
15 cents each; 15 for $2.00 postpaid.
AMBER QUEEN. Rich, clear amber, shaded apricot.
BELLE OF SPRINGFIELD. The smallest Dahlia
grown. Perfect miniature flowers of bright brick red.
CHALLENGE. Red and white.
DARKEST OF ALL. Nearly black.
DEW DROP. Light pink, edged darker.
GIRLIE. A pinkish mauve color.
GOLDEN GEM. Yellow and white.
GOLDEN QUEEN. The most perfect yellow Pompon
to date.
LITTLE HERMAN. Deep carmine, tipped with
white.
LITTLE MARION. The ground color is a soft salmon
pink with a veining of crimson through each petal.
PEE WEE. Soft yellow with center shading to brown.
PRINCE CHARMING. Cream, tipped purple.
RAPHAEL. Very dark maroon.
SAN TOY. White, very heavily tipped carmine.
VIVID. Brilliant scarlet.
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J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Show and Fancy Dahlias
15 cents each; $1.50 a dozen; 18 for $2.00 postpaid.
A. D. LIVONI. Beautiful soft pink.
ARABELLA. Sulphur yellow, tipped pinkish white.
D. M. MOORE. “Nearly black” deep maroon.
GLOBE DE NANTES. Bright scarlet.
GLOIRE DE GUSCARD. In color it is an almost
indescribable combination of orange-red, yellow,
pink and white.
IMPERIAL. Deep purplish maroon.
JAMES VICK. Purple crimson.
LUCY FAUCETT. Pale yellow, striped deep pink or
light magenta.
MAUDE ADAMS. A pure snowy white, very effec¬
tively overlaid clear delicate pink.
MAYOR DUNN. A beautiful clear scarlet.
MISS HELEN HOLLIS. Deep scarlet.
MRS. C. D. ANDERSON. Rich purplish crimson.
MRS. DEXTER. Salmon.
PRINCESS VICTORIA. Pure canary yellow.
ROBERT BROOMFIELD. Pure white.
STORM KING. A pure white.
WHITE SWAN. Pearly white.
YELLOW DUKE. Primrose yellow.
Dahlias
Mixed
This mixture is made up of some of the very best Dahlias grown, that have got mixed
in handling, also some extra good seedlings. Only $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
Dahlias Which are Not Catalogued
If you are looking for varieties that are not catalogued, it will pay you to write to me before ordering elsewhere,
as I carry a large list of uncatalogued varieties; my stock being insufficient to warrant me to catalogue these varieties'
I grow over 3,000 varieties but must have over 250 clumps of a variety before I have sufficient to list herein. If
you have any variety in mind that you do not see listed, I will be pleased to have you write me. If it is good,
I have it and will be pleased to quote you.
Dahlia Seed
I offer this year seed carefully selected from the best varieties and all types. If you are interested in growing
Dahlias in new forms and new colors, you cannot do better than to get a packet of seed. One package will produce
15 to 20 plants.
SPECIAL SEED. I have selected and reserved some hand-pollenised seed and can supply a limited number
of packets of this seed, being personally selected from my best and largest varieties. I highly recommend these seed.
$2.00 per package of 50 seeds.
SPECIAL MIXED SEED. 50 seed selected from all large-flowering varieties, Dec., H. C., and Peony-flowered.
$1.00 per package.
SELECT MIXED SEED. 50 seed from some very select flowers. Price 50 cents per package.
Dahlia Cutting Knives
Many of my customers have asked me what kind of knife I use in separating my clumps of Dahlias, so think¬
ing it will make it convenient for my customers, I am offering the knives we use to separate the Dahlia clumps.
The above illustration shows their general appearance. This knife has a two-inch blade made of finest tool steel,
with nickel-plated closed-end ferrules, and every blade securely riveted in the handle. The blades are ground sharp
and hand honed. This knife has an oval taper rubberoid handle. In addition to being used in cutting Dahlias, it
is made for grape picking and pruning purposes. A good pruning knife is always handy. The women folks like
them for paring apples and potatoes. 50 cents prepaid.
Dahlia Labels
Dahlia Labels, Painted, with Wires. 3j^-inch, iron
wire, 75 cents per 100, prepaid; $3.00 per 1,000
prepaid; 3j4-inch, copper wire, 75 cents per 100,
prepaid; $4.00 per 1,000, prepaid.
Dahlia Labels, Plain, with Wires, 3j^-inch, iron
wire, 50 cents per 100, prepaid; $2.50 per 1,000,
prepaid; 334-inch copper wire, 50 cents per 100,
prepaid; $3.50 per 1,000, prepaid. Not less than
600 at 1,000 rates.
Wooden Plant Labels
For any kinds of plants. These are plain labels to
be used either in pots or out of doors, with one end
pointed.
Plant Labels, 4-inch, plain, 50 cents per 100, pre¬
paid; $2.00 per 1,000, prepaid. 5-inch, plain, 60
cents per 100, prepaid; $3.00 per 1,000 prepaid.
6-inch, plain, 75 cents per 100, prepaid; $4.00 per
1,000, prepaid. Not less than 600 at 1,000 rates.
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Alexander's Dahlia Gardens
Gladioli
The Gladioli are without an equal either for bedding or borders. As a cut flowei they are far superior to any
other Summer bloomer, either for lasting qualities or for the various uses for which they can be employed. If
planted by the last of May, they will bloom by the first to the middle of August, if cared for properly.
The way to Plant — Dig the row or bed from eight to ten inches deep, then spread a liberal amount of good
fertilizer in the bottom of the row or bed, then rake it in thoroughly before planting your bulbs; but if stable dress¬
ing is used, it should be spaded in when the bed is first dug over. I find that hen dressing can be used, giving first-
class results, if applied properly; but it must be put in the bottom of the drill or bed, then covered with fully an
inch of soil before the bulbs are planted. The bulbs after being planted should then be covered from four to six
inches deep. Just as soon as they show their heads through the ground, thev should be cultivated. If this is continued
once a week till they commence to flower, one will be sure of first-class results. After the bulbs have flowered, and
the stalks commence to turn brown they should be harvested. Dig carefully and allow to dry thoroughly for ten
days or two weeks before placing in cellar for Winter storage.
New and Choice Gladioli for 1933
This is the most remarkable HARD TIMES LIST of up-to-date Gladioli ever offered for such low prices,
and entirely free from any disease, such as Thrip, etc.
My bulbs were treated BEFORE planting and sprayed each Monday morning while growing in my immense
fields. I grew over 1,500,000 bulbs this season. Try some of mv fine blooming sizes and be convinced you will get
some REAL Gladioli that will all flower this season.
This collection of 36, all different, all large flowering varieties, one each for $2.50 postpaid; or
12 each of the 36 for $25.00 postpaid.
This is one of the very best bargains ever offered.
AFLAME. Silvery flame red. A large Prim. 10 cents
each; $1.00 per dozen.
AIGRETTA. A clear white with a reddish lavender
throat. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.
ALBANIA. Pure, glistening white. 5 cents each:
50 cents per dozen.
ANTHONY B. KUNDERD. A huge ruffled variety ol
cream and pink. 10 cents each; 75 cents per dozen.
BEACON FLAME. A large crimson red. 10 cents
each; $1.00 per dozen.
BERTY SNOW. A very large soft lilac-pink. 10 cents
each; $1.00 per dozen.
BETTY NUTHALL. An immense coral- pink and pale
yellow throat. 10 cents each, $1.00 per dozen.
CHATEAU THIERY. Very large orange-scarlet. 10
cents each; $1.00 per dozen.
DORRITT. Large, delicate lavender pink. 10 cents
each, $1.00 per dozen.
DR. F. E. BENNETT. Very large, tall, brilliant flame
scarlet. 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen.
FONTAINE. Ruffled, light pink and yellow. 10 cents
each; $1.00 per dozen.
GIANT NYMPH. One of the finest of the coral pinks.
5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen.
GOLDEN DREAM. A clear deep golden yellow.
5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen.
HENRY C. GOEHL. White, slightly flushed with
light pink, deep crimson blotch on lower petals.
15 cents each; $1.50 par dozen.
INDIAN SUMMER. I .arge rose pink, touches of
lavender. 10 cents each; 75 cents per dozen.
JACK LONDON. A very fine salmon. 10 cents each;
$1.00 per dozen.
LONGFELLOW. La France pink. 15 cents each;
$1.50 per dozen.
MARIE KUNDERD. A beautiful, ruffled white. 5
cents each; 50 cents per dozen.
MARMORA. Lavender to lavender grey with petunia-
colored blotch. 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen.
MRS. FREDERICK C. PETERS. Rose violet or
lilac. 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen.
MRS. H. E. BOTHIN. Light geranium pink 10 cents
each; $1.00 per dozen.
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS. Light red. 5 cents each;
50 cents per dozen.
MYSTIC. Bright rose pink. 5 cents each; 50 cents
per dozen.
NORA. Beautiful light lavender blue. 10 cents each;
$1.00 per dozen.
OPALESCENT. Blush pink and white. 5 cents each;
50 cents per dozen.
PANSY FACE. Deep violet blue with orange throat.
10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen.
PRIDE OF WANAKA. A large soft red. 10 cents
each; $1.00 per dozen.
PRINCE OF INDIA. Smoky old rose, with deeper
coppery markings and odd red striped throat. 15
cents each; $1.50 per dozen.
RED CANNA. Brilliant red. 5 cents each; 50 cents
per dozen.
ROSE ASH. Old rose. 5 cents each; 50 cents per
dozen.
ROMANCE. Deep orange-salmon. 5 cents each;
50 cents per dozen.
SCARLET PRINCEPS OF VIRGINIA. Flaming
scarlet red. 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen.
SCARLET WONDER. A fine scarlet-red. 5 cents
each; 50 cents per dozen.
SEABROOK GEM. Large light rose-pink. 10 cents
each; $1.00 per dozen.
TEMPA. Pink and old gold. 10 cents each; $1.00 per
dozen.
WINE KING. Deep wine-colored. 10 cents each;
75 cents per dozen.
Standard Gladioli at Depression Prices
I will ship this collection at Depression prices, one each of 33 large flowering
Glads, for $1.25 postpaid
or
12 each of this list for $10.00 postpaid.
A Gladioli bed displaying one color is most effective,
the surroundings.
AMERICA. Soft lavender pink with lighter throat.
5 cents each; 35 cents per dozen.
BARON J. HULOT. The finest blue to date. 5 cents
each; 50 cents per dozen.
CARMEN SYLVA. Snow white. 5 cents each; 50
cents per dozen.
The Gladioli are ideal for massing, and add greatly to
CHOCOLATE DROP. Chocolate color. 5 cents each;
50 cents per dozen.
CRACKER JACK. Deep crimson. 5 cents each;
35 cents per dozen.
CRIMSON GLOW. Crimson. 5 cents each; 50 cents
per dozen.
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DR. VAN FLEET. Deep rose pink. 5 cents each;
50 cents per dozen.
E. J. SHAYLOR. A beautiful, pure, deep rose pink.
5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen.
GEO. F. ELCOCK. Cream white, effectively overlaid
salmon pink; throat bright crimson-maroon. 5 cents
each; 50 cents per dozen.
GOLD. Pure golden yellow. 5 cents each; 50 cents
per dozen.
GOLDEN MEASURE. Golden yellow. 5 cents each;
50 cents per dozen.
GRETCHEN ZANG. Rose pink shading into salmon.
5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen.
HALLEY. Delightful salmon rose. 5 cents each;
35 cents per dozen.
HERADA. Pure mauve. 5 cents each; 35 cents per
dozen.
INDEPENDENCE. Deep crimson pink. 5 cents each;
35 cents per dozen.
ISATINKHAM. Deep purple crimson. 5 cents each;
50 cents per dozen.
JOE COLEMAN. Popular red. 5 cents each; 35 cents
per dozen.
LE MARECHAL FOCH. Clear light pink. 5 cents
each; 35 cents per dozen.
LILYWHITE. Almost a pure white. 5 cents each;
35 cents per dozen.
MAGIC. Lavender blue, with large purple throat
blotches. 5 cents each; 35 cents per dozen.
MARY PICKFORD. Creamy white. 5 cents each;
35 cents per dozen.
METROPOLITAN. Light crimson scarlet. 5 cents
each; 35 cents per dozen.
MRS. DR. NORTON. White edged with soft La
France pink, soft sulphurish blotch on lower petals.
5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen.
MRS. FRANCIS KING. Light scarlet. 5 cents each;
50 cents per dozen.
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON, JR. A most exquisite
salmon pink, with a very conspicuous blood-red blotch
in the throat on the lower petals. 5 cents each;
35 cents per dozen.
NEOGA. Dark garnet. 5 cents each; 50 cents per
dozen.
PEACE. A pure white with tyrian rose blotch. 5 cents
each; 50 cents per dozen.
PINK WONDER. Fine pink. 5 cents each; 35 cents
per dozen.
PRINCE OF WALES. Delicate coral pink. 5 cents
each; 50 cents per dozen.
PRINCEPINE. Carmine red with large, white blotch.
5 cents each; 35 cents per dozen.
SCHWABEN. A pure canary yellow. 5 cents each;
50 cents per dozen.
WlLLBRINK. Flesh pink, creamy blotch. 5 cents
each; 35 cents per dozen.
1910 ROSE. Deep, clear rose. 5 cents each; 35 cents
per dozen.
Primulinus Hybrids
It is within this type of Gladioli we find the most varied and beautiful tints — the reds, yellows, oranges,
saffrons, pinks and some wonderful color combinations not found in the large flowering varieties. This type of
Gladioli is becoming very popular.
This fine collection of 13 orchid flowering Gladioli for 35 cents or 12 of each
kind for $4.00 postpaid.
ALICE TIPLADY. Large bloom, orange saffron color.
ALTAI R. Salmon saffron.
BLUSH QUEEN. Blush pink.
DOROTHY WHEELER. Pure delicate rose pink.
FLAMING SWORD. Bright orange red.
GOLD DROP. Large bright yellow.
GOLDEN TING. Golden orange shade.
HARMONY. Deep red.
JEWEL. Clear salmon pink with a clear golden throat.
MAIDEN’S BLUSH. Delicate shade of pink.
MIDSUMMER DREAM. Lively light crimson.
MYRA. Deep salmon over yellow ground.
SOUVENIR. Purest golden yellow of all Gladioli;
large beautifully shaped flowers on tall, slender stem.
MIXES PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS. They are among
the earliest of the Gladioli to blossom, flowering ten
days to two weeks before most all other Gladioli.
The upper petal droops, forming a “hood.” The colors
range from primrose yellow to a beautiful rose. 5
cents each; 25 cents per dozen; $2.50 per hun¬
dred postpaid.
ALEXANDER’S SELECT MIXED. Nothing better
ever offered. Blooming size 35 cents per dozen;
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 postpaid.
GRAND MIXTURE. This is a field mixture of all
varieties, a most attractive mixture. 35 cents per
dozen; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 postpaid.
Summer Bulbs
Dig in Fall and Winter in cellar where temperature is not over 45 degrees.
CANNA PLANTS
Cannas bloom from early Summer until frost. Their
heavy foliage and immense blooms make them worthy
of a prominent place in the garden or grass plot. Select
a sunny position if possible, prepare the bed with a gen¬
erous application of well-decayed manure, and work
thoroughly into the soil to a depth of from 18 to 24
inches. Cannas are heavy feeders and also require
liberal quantities of water.
Started plants in pots. Ready for shipment about
May 20. By express only 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen ; $18.00 per 100.
All varieties have green foliage unless otherwise
noted.
APRICOT. A short grower with salmon-red flowers
green foliage; grows 3 >2 feet high.
KING HUMBERT. This is the grandest Canna ever
offered. The large, bronze, heart-shaped leaves are
crowned with immense heads of orchid-like blooms,
velvety orange scarlet, rose tinted and margined at
the base. 4 feet. Bronze foliage.
THE PRESIDENT. This Canna is superior to any
other red variety in the quality and quantity of bloom.
Color rich glowing scarlet with its immense, firm
flowers produced high above the large, rich foliage.
4 feet.
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. A sport from the
bronze-leaved, red flowering King Humbert. _ Flowers
are yellow, dotted orange scarlet. The occasional re¬
version of a stalk of foliage and flowers to the typical
King Humbert makes a bed of this variety very in¬
teresting. 43^ feet.
Price for dormant roots, 10 cents each; $1.00 per
dozen; $8.00 per 100. Green plants any time
after May 15, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen;
$18.00 per 100, express collect.
FRAGRANT TUBEROSES
MEXICAN EVERBLOOMING SINGLE. The most
free blooming in existence, possessing a peculiar fea¬
ture in the making of new bulbs, which flower as soon
as the old bulb has finished. Plant from the first of
May to the middle of June. Six to 20 pure white
blooms per stalk. 10 cents each ; 75 cents per dozen ;
$5.00 per 100.
EXCELSIOR, DOUBLE PEARL. For best results
plant in pots during March and April, allowing the
bulbs to get well established before planting outside,
though bulbs may be planted outdoors during May.
15 cents each; $i.25 per dozen; $9.00 per 100.
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Summer Bulbs — Continued.
SAUROMATUM SI M LENS E— BLACK
CALLA
A rare and curious garden bulb, with odd flowers and
luxuriant palm-like foliage. The spathe of this Calla-
shaped flower is between one and two feet in length, with
tapering point, and is of very large size. Color of bloom:
green on the outside, inside yellow, spotted with purple.
Flowers do not appear on first, second, and third size
bulbs, only the large bulbs bloom the first year planted.
The foliage is very large, the leaf-stem being light green
thickly dotted a deep green, making it very attractive
and novel.
Price, prepaid Each Per dozen
Gigantic Bulbs . $.75 $7.50
Large Size Bulbs . 50 5.00
Mary Baker Eddy Peonies
$1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen
The Peonies are among the noblest and most magnificent of our herbaceous plants. They are the “Queen of
Spring Flowers,’’ and are wrell adapted for massing in beds, and particularly valuable for planting in groups through¬
out the perennial or shrubbery border, where their brilliant hues add beauty to the entire surroundings. Their
requirements are so simple — a good rich, deep soil; they are perfectly hardy, and produce their wealth of flowers
in great abundance.
TIME TO PLANT. Peonies may be planted with perfect safety any time from the middle of August till the
ground freezes in the Fall, and in the early Spring until growth has advanced too far. September and October
even as late as the ground is kept open is the best time, as they then make a root growth before Winter sets in,
usually blooming the following Spring.
After being transplanted, Peonies will not produce typical blooms the first season, many fine double varieties
throwing single or semi-double flowers, and it is not until the third year that the finest flowers are produced.
They will abundantly repay good care and nourishment; but they resent an over abundance of fresh manure
too near the roots. Well decayed manure is far better. A division of the clumps at long intervals, when they become
so crowded as to interfere with freedom of bloom; and the soil kept loose and free from weeds, is all that is necessary.
Where grown for cut flowers, they should not be disturbed oftener than is necessary; where they are grown for
the sale of roots, they may be divided every second or third year. Plant so the eyes will be from two to three inches
below the surface. Lay roots flat. Do not stand them on ends.
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* ly Prcesare for good strong roots that, planted in the Fall, and given proper care, may reasonably be expected
to bloom the following Spring. \ aneties differ so greatly in habit that the expressions one-year and two-year*
or the number of eyes, convey no meaning whatever; a strong root with one eye often being far better than a weak
one with many. My prices are as low as the true varieties, and the size of the roots I send out will warrant. I
grow and sell my own roots, and make no pretense of competing with those who have no stock of their own, but
buy and sell indiscriminately.
All Peonies shipped prepaid to any part of the world at prices given.
The Famous Hollis Peonies
Special Offer of One of each of the 16 varieties for $8.00 prepaid.
Regular price $10.00.
ADMIRAL DEWEY. Rose pink, shaded heliotrope;
large, high-built flower. According to color chart,
color, total effect, solferino red, clear; guards solferino
red, center same as guards; fades silver tipped,
linear petals concealed throughout bloom. $1.00
each; $10.00 per dozen.
ADMIRAL TOGO. Deepest mahogany red, large
high-built flow’er, luminous. According to color
chart, total color effect crimson carmine; guards
clear, collar same as guards; center clear. Holds color
well, no silver tip. Type of bloom semi-rose. Form
of bloom flat, medium compact. Plant medium tall,
erect. Midseason. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
EDWIN FORREST. Semi -rose type, late midseason.
Large convex-shaped flower, very full and double.
Color, light solferino red with silvery reflex. 50 cents
each; $5.00 per dozen.
GEORGE WASHINGTON. A large, flat, loose bloom
of semi-rose type. One of the brightest light crimson
red varieties. Guards clear, collar same as guards;
center clear, uniform color. Stamens intermingled
with petals. Blooming -time midseason. Habit of
plant, erect, medium compact, medium height.
50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
GETTYSBURG. Deep blood red, large, loose, semi¬
rose type, tall, upright and strong grower. $3.00
each; $30.00 per dozen.
GOLDMINE. Japanese type. Flat, loose, medium
size. Guards tyrian rose, center same as guards,
tipped golden yellow. Medium tall, erect variety
of good habit. Midseason. $1.00 each; $10.00 per
dozen.
INNOCENCE. A medium-sized, flat, compact Jap¬
anese type bloom. General impression, pale pink
guard with golden center. According to color chart,
lilac rose; guards clear, center canary yellow fading
to cream white, pale pink at base of stamens. Mid¬
season. $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen.
JOHN HANCOCK. A very large, globular, semi¬
double flower. Its color is one not at all common in
Peonies, total effect being bright rosy magenta,
guards streaked light; center clear; secondary stamen-
oids absent. $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen.
JONTEEL. Large globular, high crown, guards and
crown deep pink, outer petals deep rose pink, center
flecked deep carmine. 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
LOVELINESS. Large, compact, flat, rose type.
Hydrangea pink changing to lilac white. Strong
stems and blooms in clusters. $1.00 each; $10.00
per dozen.
LUCY E. HOLLIS. Large, flat, medium compact
rose-type blossom. First impression, pale pink and
white. According to color chart lilac white, guards
clear, collar same as guards; center slightly flecked
scarlet; secondary stamenoids present. Center of
bloom, shaded to pale lilac rose. Fragrance pleasant.
Blooming time very late. 50 cents each; $5.00 per
dozen.
MARY BAKER EDDY. Large, compact, globular
rose type. Deep rose pink with silvery tips. Plants
of medium height, long, strong stems. Midseason to
late. $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen.
MAUD L. RICHARDSON. Large, flat rose type.
Pale lilac rose, center lighter. Fragrant. Blooming
time late. $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen.
RED CROSS. A brilliant crimson; medium size, full,
double; very late bloomer. $1.00 each; $10.00 per
dozen.
WELCOME GUEST. Oneofthe very finest of the semi¬
double Peonies. A very large, loose, bright silvery
rose fading to rose white. Very strong and healthy,
with long stem. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
ZEST. A silvery shade of pink, very soft and very
beautiful. The petals are long and loosely arranged.
Late bloomer. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
Rare and Selected Peonies
Special Offer of 20 Selected Peonies one of each for $7.00 prepaid.
Regular price $7.60
ALEXANDER DUMAS. Medium sized, light violet
rose crown; has creamy white collar of narrow petals,
mingled with wide center petals; fragrant. Medium
height, free bloomer, midseason. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
AVALANCHE. Medium to large, fairly compact white
crown type, flecked with carmine, with cream white
collar. Collar well differentiated. Tuft of short,
narrow, cream petals in center of bloom. Occasional
carmine splashed on outside of guards. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen.
AUGUSTIN D’HOUR. Large, medium compact,
showy, bomb-type blossom. General impression,
dark reddish pink with slight silvery reflex. Accord¬
ing to color chart, a solferino red. Midseason.
Medium tall. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
BARONESS SCHROEDER. A very beautiful rose-
type bloom. Form of bloom, globular compact, not
differentiated, not entirely transformed. Color,
total effect, flesh white fading to milk white; guards
clear; collar same as guards, center clear; pleasant fra¬
grance. Midseason. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
BEAUTE FRANCAISE. A good medium-sized, com¬
pact, crown type. General impression, pink and
white. According to color chart, pale lilac rose and
cream white, with prominent carmine flecks on center
petals. Strong, vigorous plant of rather dwarf
habit, strong, medium to short stems. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
BERLOTZ. A very large, beautiful, compact rose-
type blossom. A light carmine rose or rosy magenta,
tipped silver with golden yellow stamens concealed
in bloom. Color is somewhat splashed on tips of
petals fading to nearly white. Guards not differenti¬
ated, perfect rose-type flower. 50 cents each; $5.00
per dozen.
CURIOSITY. Type, bloom anemone. Weak blooms
nearly single, while very strong ones may be semi¬
double. Form of bloom medium globular, compact.
Differentiated. Color, total effect violet red; guards
clear, collar same as guards; center clear, writh oc¬
casional yellow tips. Occasional wide petals appearing
in center. Fragrance pleasant, one of the largest of
the anemone type. Blooming time midseason. 25
cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
DORCHESTER. Large, compact, rose type. Pale
hydrangea pink. Fragrant. Medium dwarf. Up¬
right, free bloomer. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
EDULIS SUPERBA. The popular early “Decoration
Day” Peony. Large, loose, flat-crown type. Bright,
deep mauve-pink; color mixed with lilac. Large
tuft of wide petals same color as guards, surrounding
a few narrow petals in extreme center of bloom,
prominent collar. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
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Alexander’s Dahlia Gardens
DEPRESSION HA
On Some of the Very Best F
These are less than wholesale prices quoted by any firm. When on
shipped in these collections and they
ALL SPECIAL OFFERS POSTPAID — LET ME SEb
SPECIAL OFFER No. 1
One of the finest combination collections ever offered
for so little money.
25 Blooming-size Glads, all colors, a fine mixture,
large flowering, regular price . SO. 70
6 Fine Dahlias, all named, regular price . 1.50
12 French Cannas, all large flowering,
three colors, dormant roots, regular price 1.00
3 Peonies, all different, regular price . . 1.00
6 Japanese Iris, all different, regular price 1.25
6 Hardy Phlox, all different, regular price, 1.25
$6.70 value
All these for $4.00 postpaid.
These prices have already been cut from }/$ to %
over last year prices and on all special offers they are
still cut from 3^ to
SPECIAL OFFER No. 2
12 Giant flowering Dahlias, some of the World’s
best, nothing better grown, all 8 to 12 inch blooms in
diameter, and if you will try this collection, you will
have a REAL Dahlia garden, regular value $6.50,
All 12 for $4.00.
Alma Alexander. Orange-red, 50 cents.
Charlotte Alexander. White-edged violet, 50 cents.
Elkridge. Pure white, 50 cents.
Gilda Gray. Tyrian rose, 50 cents.
Jacques Futrelle. Yellow, 50 cents.
Mrs. George Skeen. Shrimp-pink, $1.00.
Margaret W. Wilson. Opalescent pink, 50 cents.
Pride of Stratford. Brilliant orange, 50 cents.
Robert Scott. Apricot yellow, 50 cents.
Roycroft. H. C. Buff, 50 cents.
Somerset. Salmon and old gold, 50 cents.
Yankee King. Strawberry pink, 50 cents.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 3
German Iris
1 each of the 12 for $1.25, regular price $2.50.
These are some of the very best German Iris to use
for borders or among evergreens.
Candelabre. Pale lavender.
Caprice. Rose red.
Her Majesty. Heliotrope pink.
Loreley. Lemon-yellow, falls blue.
Pallida Dalmatica. Clear lavender, large.
Queen of the Gypsies. Light bronze, falls purplish
red.
Dr. Bernice. Bronze yellow, falls maroon.
Flavescens. Soft lemon.
Honorabilis. Golden yellow.
Madame Chereau. White-edged violet, large.
Princess Victoria Louise. Light yellow, plum
colored.
Silver King. Silvery white, falls.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 4
Gladioli
100 Special Mixed
100 Grand Mixed
100 Primulinus Mixed
All flowering size, regular value $8.50, all for $6.00
postpaid.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 5
48 Gladioli, all blooming size, regular price $1.70,
for $1.00.
8 Pink, 8 Salmon, 8 White, 8 Yellow, 8 Lilac, 8 Deep
Crimson.
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LD-TIME PRICES
nts and Bulbs Ever Offered
ig, please order by number. I stand back of every plant and bulb
the same as regular catalog varieties
COPIES OF THIS CATALOG TO YOUR FRIENDS
SPECIAL OFFER No. 6
6 of the best six-petal Japanese Iris ever offered
in strong field plants of the following most beautiful
Iris, regular price $2.10 in catalogue, the lot for $1.50.
Datedogue. White splashed violet.
Kuma Fungin. Deep purple blue with yellow bar,
large.
Pocahontas. Late, clear dark blue.
Manadzura. White, closely veined blue, large.
Templeton. Violet mottled pink, large.
Kagaribi. Lavender, yellow blotch.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 7
6 of the very best moderate priced Dahlias to
flower, regular price $1.10, all for 80 cents.
Amber Queen. Pom., amber, 15 cents.
Golden Queen. Pom., bright yellow, 15 cents.
Pride off California. Decorative, crimson, 25 cents.
Ellen E. Kelley. Peony, yellow, 15 cents.
Mrs. Carl Salbach. Decorative, pink, 25 cents.
Robert Broomfield. Show, white, 15 cents.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 8
GLADIOLI OFFER, all large flowering kinds,
selected from named varieties, all of which I am over¬
stocked, but are extra select, and as most customers
do not keep the names on their Glads., I am making a
very fine offer herewith of 12 White, 12 Pink, 12 Flame
scarlet, 12 Rose lavender, 12 Crimson, 12 Bright
pink, 12 Popular Red, 12 Light pink, 12 Yellow,
and 12 Scarlet and white.
Regular price $4.55, the entire 120 bulbs for $3.75,
blooming size.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 9
6 Giant flowering Dahlias, regular price $1.50,
all 6 for $1.00.
Bashful Giant. Orange, 25 cents.
Eleanor Grant. White, 25 cents.
Ralph Blodgett. Chrome yellow, tipped white, 25
cents.
Bonnie Brae. Peach and cream, 25 cents.
Judge Alton Parker. Purple-maroon, 25 cents.
Roman Eagle. Copper, 25 cents.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 10
This collection of 12 fine cut-flower varieties, all
types, regular value $2.60, all for $1.50 postpaid.
A. D. Livoni. Pink Show, 15 cents.
Amber Queen. Amber Pompon, 15 cents.
Bashful Giant. Buff Decorative, 25 cents.
Bonnie Brae. Peach and cream Decorative, 25 cents .
Dr. Tevis. Salmon Rose Decorative, 25 cents.
Eleanor Grant. White Decorative, 25 cents.
Mrs. Carl Salbach. Pink Decorative, 25 cents.
Mrs. Ida de Ver Warner. Orchid Decorative, 25 cents.
Pride of California. Crimson Decorative, 25 cents.
Golden Queen. Yellow Pompon, 15 cents.
Robert Broomfield. White Show, 15 cents.
Wilhelm Miller. Purple Decorative, 25 cents.
SPECIAL OFFER No. 11
6 of the latest and best large-flowering Decora¬
tive Dahlias ever offered at such low prices. Regular
value $6.00, for $4.00 postpaid.
Alice Green. Amber, $1.00.
Kathleen Norris. Pink, $1.00.
Nanaquaket. Lavender pink, $1.00.
Rose Alexander. Deep amber tipped white, $1.00.
Salem Pride. Deep Rhodamine purple and white, $1.00.
Walkover Prince. Red and yellow, $1.00.
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Alexander’s Dahlia Gardens
Rare and Selected Peonies — Continued.
FESTIVA MAXIMA. Very large, globular, rose type.
Pure white center, prominently flecked crimson;
outer petals sometimes faint lilac white on first
opening. Very tall, strong, vigorous grower. 50
cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
KARL ROSEN FI ELD. A very brilliant crimson
scarlet, high built and a first-class bloomer. Tall,
strong grower. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
LA COQUETTE. Large, globular, high crown. Guards
and crown light pink; collar rose-white, center
flecked carmine. Strong, erect, medium height, free
bloomer. Fragrant. Midseason. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
LORD ROSEBERRY. Crimson. Very fine. $1.00
each; $10.00 per dozen.
LIBERTY. This is without doubt one of the best
lively rose-pink shades introduced. The flowers are
very large, somewhat flat in appearance. Six to
eight inches across, borne on good strong stems; the
color grows lighter with age. 25 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
MADAME CHAUMY. Medium size, globular, very
compact, perfect rose type. Satiny rose pink, or
pale lilac rose, with silver reflex; central petals
slightly darker, flecked crimson occasionally. Mid¬
season. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
MADAME DUCEL. Large, globular, typical bomb
type, petals incurving somewhat resembling a
chrysanthemum. Light mauve rose, with silvery
reflex. Fragrant. Midseason. 50 cents each; $5.00
per dozen.
MONSIEUR DUPONT. Large, flat, semi-rose type
bloom. Cream to milk white, petals are intermingled
with stamens at all stages of development, but mostly
concealed; petals streaked or splashed crimson.
Plant is a strong, tall grower, with a very stout stem,
and upright habit. Midseason to late. 25 cents each ;
$2.50 per dozen.
MONSIEUR JULES ELIE. A very large, medium
compact, bomb-type flower. Total effect, pale lilac
rose, guards and center clear, collar tinted lighter
than guards. A very attractive pink; base of collar
petals amber yellow. Fragrance very pleasant. One
of the finest pink varieties grown. 50 cents each;
$5.00 per dozen.
PROLIFERA TRICOLOR. Broad, soft, flesh guard
petals, center ligulated golden yellow, with a red
tuft. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
VENUS. Rose type, almost white but tinged with
shell pink. Midseason. Fragrant. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
Mixed Peonies
Each season, in handling our Peonies, a small amount becomes mixed, many times the very choicest varieties.
It does not prove worth while for me to plant these separately, to ascertain their names, so 1 am offering them at
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen as long as they last. This mixture is apt to include some of the best new creations
not offered in my catalog; and includes both Double and Single varieties.
The Iris
Fleur-de-Lis or Iris Germanica
Familiar and well-beloved flowers of Spring. The purity of their beauty and their haunting fragrance is de¬
cidedly refreshing. The winsome, modest beauty of some, forming a striking contrast to their more glorious sisters
arrayed in a sheen of iridescent splendor. They fairly outrival the Orchid in the wride range of coloring, which
includes yellows, from light canary to deep golden; blues, from soft lavender to intense purples; red, from pinkish
mauve to claret and maroon; beautiful bronzes, and pure whites; while some varieties are marked and margined in
exquisite harmony.
The Iris grows well in any kind of soil. Succeeds in partial shade, but gives the most satisfactory results in
well-drained, sunny location. Iris Germanica are perfectly hardy and require only ordinary cultivation; growing
luxuriantly, but respond quickly to any care, giving larger and more beautiful flowers. They should be planted in
the Fall during August, September, and October. Plant the bud or crown about two inches below the surface,
hoe or cultivate frequently for best results.
In the following descriptions Standards signify the three standards (erect, or upright curling petals). Falls —
the three falls, or drooping petals.
New and Rare Iris
This collection of 28 New and Rare Iris, one each postpaid for $5.00.
25 cents each;
AFTERG LOW. Misty lavender lit with yellow at center.
ALCAZAR. Standards light bluish violet, falls brilliant
purple. Orange beard.
ARAGON. Deep, bright, golden yellow, falls bright
velvety red. Beard, deep orange.
BEAUTV’S SECRET. (Alexander.) Deep soft blue
violet, falls deeper blue violet, veined white.
DUSTY MAID. Pale buff, falls deep mauve-purple,
shading lighter to the edge with a border of buff.
ELDORADO. A very distinct and striking blend of
bronze, heliotrope, and violet purple.
FEN ELLA. White widely branching stalks and flaring
falls.
GENGHIS KHAN. Palest rose, the falls velvety black¬
ish purple. A noble flower.
KNYSNA. Clear yellow, falls velvety-red brown.
KOYA. A deep violet self, the haft veined on white,
free flowering.
LA NEIGE. Cream white with flaring falls.
LORD OF JUNE. Large fragrant flowers; standards
floppy, of lavender blue; falls long, of lavender violet.
MARY ORTH. Rich, soft, dull violet tones and with
flaring velvety falls.
MILKY WAY. Clear white, very delicately etched
with lavender on the haft.
MIRANDA. A tall and early violet blue with orange
beard.
$2.50 per dozen
MOLIERE. A large violet purple flowrer, the falls dark
and velvety. Yellow center.
MOTHER OF PEARL. Standards and falls pale bluish
lavender with a faint creamy undertone. Large flowers
of exceptional substance and perfect form on well-
balanced stems forty inches high.
NAUSHON. Mauve and pansy violet, very free flower¬
ing.
OCHRACEA COERULEA. Old gold, falls are flushed
blue.
PURPLE LACE. Deep blue-purple except for the
white haft that is laced with purple.
QUEEN CATERINA. A large, iridescent pale lavender
violet.
QUETICO. (Alexander.) Dark bluish violet, falls plum
purple veined white.
RACHEL FOX. Pale gold, falls yellow with an irides¬
cent blue flush.
SH ERBERT. Ecru shaded with purple, tall and vigorous.
SINDJKHA. A very deep, dull lavender of fine size.
THUNDERCLOUD. Deep grayish lavender and rich
heliotrope gray.
VALERY MAYET. Rose purple and velvety dahlia
purple, with a strongly contrasting flush of tawny
orange at the center.
WHITE KNIGHT. A compact rounded flowrer of pure
white.
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Iris of Exceptional Merit
This superb collection of 36 wonderful Iris one each for $4.00 prepaid to any part of
the world. These varieties, all 15 cents each. Three of any one variety,
40 cents. Twelve of a variety, $1.50.
CANDELABRE. Standards pale lavender flecked violet
at base ; falls plum purple with white reticulations.
CAPRICE. Standards rosy red; falls deeper rosy red.
CELEBRITY. A clear light blue.
DR. BERNICE. Standards bronze yellow; falls ma¬
roon red.
FLAVESCENS. Standards and falls a delicate shade of
soft yellow.
FLORENTINA ALBA, Syn. SILVER KING. The
finest white variety. Standards and falls porcelain
changing to pure white.
GERTRUDE. Standards and falls same shade, rare
violet blue. 34 inches tall, very fine for house decora¬
tions where a clear, uniform shade is desired.
HECTOR. Standards soft clouded yellow; falls rich
purple color with velvety reflex.
HELGA. Lemon yellow with pearl shading.
HERANT. Standards beautiful lavender blue; falls
blue.
HER MAJESTY. Standards heliotrope of tissue-like
delicacy; inner petals straw and lavender; falls light
mauve traced with white.
HONORABILIS. The most popular of all Iris. Similar
to Sans Souci. Standards beautiful golden yellow;
falls rich mahogany brown.
INGEBORG. Pure white. Large flowers of handsome
form.
IRIS KING. Standards rich golden yellow with shades
of fawn; falls deep crimson- wine ; all petals of peculiar
velvetiness and superb coloring.
KOCHI or NIGHT. Standards and falls effective rich
purple.
LOHENGRIN. Standards and falls of catalyea rose;
one of the largest and best of the Irises to my knowl¬
edge, and without exception the finest lavender-pink
shade.
LORD GREY. Standards fawn; falls fawn overlaid
rose.
LORELEY. Splendid landscape variety, with lemon
yellow sometimes splashed with purple. Standards
and falls ultra-marine blue, bordered cream, and
veined white.
LORD SALISBURY. Standards lavender shaded a
smoky fawn; falls deep purple with a veining of white
at the base.
MADAME CHEREAU. Standards white, edged and
fringed mauve, interspersed with lilac; inner petals
w’hite; falls white, edged the same as the standards.
MONSIGNOR. Standards violet; falls heavily veined
a deeper purple.
MRS. H. DARWIN. A pure white. Falls slightly
reticulated violet.
NIBELUNGEN. Standards of fawn-yellow; falls of
violet purple with fawn margins.
OSSAMEQUIN. Falls reddish bronze; standards clear
creamy yellow.
PALLIDA DALMATICA or PRINCESS BEATRICE.
A much-desired variety, with strong, broad leaves,
large plants, producing tall, stately, clear lavender
flowers.
PALLIDA SPECIOSA or TURKEY FLAG. Stand¬
ards dark lavender shaded lighter; falls shaded light
purple.
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. An exceptionally
good landscape variety with light yellow standards
and plum-colored falls bordered cream. Similar to
“ Loreley,” but in general of slightly lighter colors.
Midseason.
PROSPER LAUGIER. Standards light cinnamon-
drab with a pinkish sheen; falls velvety carmine; three
feet.
QUEEN OF MAY. An early flowering delicate old rose.
QUEEN OF THE GYPSIES. Standards smoky or
dusky light bronze; falls purplish red.
RHEIN NIXE. Standards pure white; falls deep violet
blue, with a white edge.
ROSE UNIQUE. Bright violet rose. Nearest ap¬
proach to a pink Iris.
SEA GULL. Standards white, dome shaped; falls white
netted blue. Large and distinct flower. 2 feet.
SHERWINWRIGHT. Color clear, deep golden yellow.
WAN ETA. Falls light blue ; standards silvery.
WYOMISSING. Standards, creamy white, suffused
soft rose; falls deep rose.
Siberian Iris
Siberian Iris is a vigorous free-flowering Iris and should be planted in great masses around shrubbery and trees
and a wonderful flower for a rock garden, also for water-side planting around water pools.
For large estates it is hard to find an Iris that will give more satisfaction for borders and massing.
For massing and borders Iris should be purchased in quantity lots. Liberal prices are allowed in such cases
and special quotations will be gladly submitted.
SIBERICA. (Siberian Blue.) Rich blue flowers of ex- SIBERICA ALBA. (Siberian White.) A beautiful white
quisite beauty. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen. flower. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.
Not less than 6 at dozen rates.
$10.00 per 100 express prepaid; $60.00 per 1,000 express prepaid; 250 at 1,000 rate express prepaid.
Japanese Iris — Iris Kaempferi
The Japanese Iris is without doubt the king of all Iris. If grown in a favorable location, the flowers will
attain a size of from eight to twelve inches across and stand oyer four feet from the ground.
They should be planted in a location that has plenty of moisture but which is well drained, especially in Winter.
Standing water during the Winter months will probably kill the plants. They should be planted in the Spring or
early Fall and if properly planted and cared for, will give excellent results the following season.
They start blooming the last of June just at a time when cut flowers are most appreciated in the garden, and
continue for about six weeks. When used for cut flowers they should be cut in the bud and allowed to open in water.
Order by name or number.
I will sell this complete collection of 30 Japanese Iris, each one labelled
with its name or number, for $8.00 prepaid.
No. 39 — A. L. SHERWOOD. Three petals; two-color
flowers, lavender, blue, and white. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
No. 8 — AMISKOOKI. Falls plain white w'ith six
petals; standards white. 35 cents each; $3.50 per
dozen.
No. 19. — AOIGATA. Reddish lavender falls, orange
dash radiating into lines in dark plum field; standards
dark plum. Three petals. 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
No. 72 — CHOISEDEN. Six petals. Early. White,
bordered light crimson rose. 50 cents each; $5.00
per dozen.
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Alexander’s Dahlia Gardens
Japanese Iris — Continued.
No. 10 — DATEDOGUE. Six petals. Late. Falls
white splashed violet. Petaloid stamens white, tipped
violet. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
No. 16 — GOLD BOUND. Tall and showy with flowers
of enormous size. Six petals, pure white with gold-
banded center. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
No. 6 — GENJI YAMA. Standards and falls rich dark
purple, long orange blotch with blue halo, very double,
six petals. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
No. 7 — GINGYOKU. Three petals. Early. Pure
white with orange bar. 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
No. 45 — HATSUKAMURI. Three petals; both stand¬
ards and falls a purple blue. 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
No. 30 — HELEN VON SEABOLD. Three petals, red¬
dish violet and white shadings, strong grower. 25
cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
No. 22 — HOREN. Three petals; falls are white with
large orange blotch radiating into white. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen.
No. 1 — KAGARIBI. A very beautiful all-lavender
flower, except a yellow beauty spot in the center of
each of its six petals. An exceptionally well-formed
flower. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
No. 38 — KBATA. Standards and falls purple blue,
three petals. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
No. 37 — KOHIO-HARE. Light lavender ground mot¬
tled and veined purple. Three petals, large. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen.
No. 61 — KMOCHI-GUMA. Six petals, very double.
Deep violet purple. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
No. 17 — KUMO-NO-UYE. Six petals, deep purple
with yellow center set in sky-blue field. 35 cents each ;
$3.50 per dozen.
No. 4 — KUMA-FUNGIN. (Excited Bear.) Falls pur¬
ple blue, stigmas lighter, long orange bars, six petals,
very tall grower. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
No. 44 — KUM A-NO-ISHO. Falls rich dark purple
with blue radiating lines, six petals. 35 cents each
$3.50 per dozen.
No. 32 — ORIOLE. Rich plum with yellow center
markings, six petals. Wonderful flower. 35 cents
each; $3.50 per dozen.
No. 2 — OTOMENEWOODE. Three petals. Early
bloomer. Falls and standards royal purple. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen.
No. 27 — OYODO. This flower for beauty excells them
all, with three large petals with yellow far set in a
maroon field, this radiating into a wine-colored
margin center. Very large. 35 cents each; $3.50 per
dozen.
No. 20 — POCAHONTAS. A late, six-petal variety of
beautiful dark blue. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
No. 21 — MEIRAN. Falls very light lilac, veined pur¬
ple. Petaloid stamens lavender-white. Three petals,
violet tips. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
No. 12 — MANADZURA. Six petals, wrhite closely
veined wdth blue, standards dark violet, tipped white.
35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
No. 13 — TAKARA-DAMA. Six rich purple falls,
wdth blue halo surroundings, center yellow bars.
Strong six-petal flower. 35 cents each; $3.50 per
dozen.
No. 3 — TEMPLETON. Violet blue mottled pink and
white. Extra fine flower, one of the best. Large. 35
cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
No. 11 — TSURO-NO-KEGOROMO. Three petals.
Midseason. Pure white with yellow blotch. Very
large flower. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
No. 9 — WASI-BAURI. Three wide petals , pure white,
veined wdth violet blue, uprights rhodamine- violet
edged white. A wonderful striking flower, very large,
strong grower. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
No. 71 — WHITE SWAN. A wonderful seedling, wdth
three pure white petals wdth a golden bar in center.
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
No. 15— YEZONISHITAI. Falls red-lavender shaded
purple, and beautifully veined white, yellow blotch in
center, three-petal flower. Extra fine. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
Japanese Iris in Mixture
20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen; $10.00 per 100
Special Offer of Japanese Iris
1 each of Six Varieties, $1.50
2 each of Six Varieties, $2.50
Gold Bound Kagaribi
Kuma-Fungin Otomenewoode
Templeton White Swan
Hardy Perennial Phlox
Among hardy herbaceous plants, none are more showy or more easily grown than the Phlox. They are very
desirable planted in groups. Individual clumps throughout perennial beds make a very satisfactory display, while
mass plantings of one color make the most effective showdng.
They produce magnificent trusses of flowers, commencing to bloom in July, and lasting for wreeks, making
them always favorites of the garden. Their flowers have a very agreeable odor, and are produced in abundance.
The plants are perfectly hardy and wrill grow year after year with but little care. I recommend frequent cultivation,
however, as they quickly respond to it, producing much larger trusses, and larger and more beautiful individual
flowers. Simply keep the ground clear of weeds and w'ell hoed. They will grow and do well in any soil; but prefer
a good rich well-drained loam. They may be planted in the Fall during August, September and October; and in
the Spring during April, May, and until the plants are too far advanced in June. In planting be sure that the crown
of the root, that is, the part where the new shoots start, is two inches below the surface of the ground.
New Phlox Seedlings
ADELPHIAN. New seedling of great merit. Deep
pink with red eye. Very beautiful and showy. Large
heads will grow 3 feet high. Flowers the latter part of
July to September. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
AMERICA. A new seedling. Color a beautiful deep
rose shade with crimson eye. Strong grower with
large trusses blooming from August first to the last of
September. 2^ to 3 feet high. 50 cents each; $5.00
per dozen.
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Choice Phlox
35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen prepaid
BEACON. Brilliant cherry red, one of the best red
shades grown.
B. COMTE. Dark red, very large trusses, not so tall a
grower as many others.
CHAMPS ELYSEE. Fine, rich crimson.
FIREBRAND. Bright red with deeper center.
JOHNSON’S FAVORITE. Light salmon pink with a
dark red eye, resembling Elizabeth Campbell, but far
superior in every wav.
LORD RALEIGH. Purple.
MAID MARIAN. A soft shade of lavender, very even
in color.
MRS. MILLIE VON HOBOKEN. Pure soft pink
without eye. Large flower heads on long, erect stems.
MAUVE QUEEN. A beautiful mauve pink with white
eye.
ORNAMENT. Bright clear rose with a light halo, darker
center.
SPECIAL FRENCH. Beautiful blush pink with salmon
eye. Enormous flowers.
Select Standard Phlox
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100 prepaid
ALBION. White with faint red eye.
ATHIS or LOTH AIR. Deep, clear salmon. Very fine.
BRIDESMAID. White with large rose-crimson center.
Very showy and desirable.
ECLAIREUR. Bright carmine with light halo. Large
flower.
EUGENE DANZANVI LLI ER. Soft lavender with light
center.
FRAU ANTON BUCHNER. An exquisite pure white
variety. Plants are of medium height, and very
sturdy.
GRUPPENKOENOGIN. Deep mallow pink with tyr-
ian rose eye. Very large trusses; individual flower of
enormous size.
L’ESPERANCE. A light lavender pink with a white
center.
LE MAHDI. The flower is a rich dark violet purple, a
color rare among Phlox.
JEANNE D’ARC or SNOW QUEEN. Undoubtedly
the very finest pure white variety to date. The plants
are extra strong growers of medium height, producing
exceptionally large heads.
JULIUS SANDEAU. Large, fine, very free-flowering,
pure white.
MRS. CHAS. DORR. A very beautiful shade of lav¬
ender.
PANTHEON. Brilliant rose with a lighter center; a
very effective combination.
PEACH BLOW. One of the most delicate shades
among the new Phlox. Deep rose pink with white
ring and tyrian pink eye.
PROF. VIRCHOW. Bright carmine, overlaid with
orange scarlet.
R. P. STRUTHERS. Very strong grower with large
heads of fiery salmon red. Very showy.
RICHARD WALLACE. White with distinct violet
eye.
THOR. A most beautiful and lively shade of deep
salmon pink, suffused and overlaid with a scarlet glow;
with a light, almost white halo surrounding the ani¬
line red eye. Gigantic size.
WIDAR. Pure purple with a prominent white center.
MIXED PHLOX
We have an extra fine assortment of Mixed Phlox,
consisting of the best varieties to date. The mixture
contains the following colors: Crimson, scarlet, violet,
lavender, pink, white, variegated or striped varieties,
and the above-mentioned colors, with deeper colored
eyes. $1.50 per dozen, prepaid; $8.00 per 100, ex¬
press collect.
Hardy Perennials
We are sure that nothing gives our customers greater satisfaction about their grounds than a well-arranged
flower garden of Hardy Plants. With the proper selection of varieties, flowers may be had in bloom from early
Spring until severe frost; many of them will succeed w^here less hardy varieties w’ould prove a total failure; once
planted they make a permanent bed and are therefore less trouble and expense than where tender plants are used,
and while they are of the easiest culture and do better with less care than most other varieties, yet, they well repay
any extra attention that may be given them. A properly prepared bed to receive them should be deeply forked
or spaded with a liberal supply of well-rotted manure thoroughly w-orked in. Bone-dust and also some commercial
fertilizers produce excellent results and may be applied in small quantities several times during the season and
lightly raked into the soil.
Although not absolutely necessary, a Winter covering of long, strong, coarse litter or similar material will
afford such protection as to guard against sudden changes of freezing and thawing, and the plants will be in a
stronger condition to make an early start in the Spring to pay for the little trouble incurred. Manure can also be
used, but a heavy covering on evergreen varieties w ould be likely to rot and kill them. Roots cannot be shipped
until about March 15th, because our ground is frozen or snow-covered until about that date, usually making it
impossible to dig them. All hardy plants shipped prepaid at prices quoted.
ANEMONE
MEADOW ANEMONE. 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
ANTHEMIS — CAMOMILE
These are very hardy, bushy plants with daisy-like
flowers and strongly scented. They are excellent and
enduring subjects for the Perennial border and require
only ordinary soil and full sunlight to grow to perfection.
A. TINCTORIA KELWAYI. (Kelway Camomile.)
2 to 3 feet, June to October, pretty lemon-yellow
flowers, fernlike foliage, extra fine for cutting. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen.
AQUILEGIAS or COLUMBINES
The Columbines are one of the most elegant and beau¬
tiful of hardy plants, producing their graceful spurred
flowers on stems rising two or more feet above a beauti¬
fully divided foliage. No other plant has so airy a grace
as the Columbine, is more generous of its blooms, or is
more effectively adapted for cut flowers. They are not
at all particular as to soil or location, although they pre¬
fer a sandy loam and a moist but well-drained, sunny
position. Their period of flowering covers the late Spring
and early Summer months.
COERULEA HYBRIDS. (Rocky Mountain Colum¬
bines.) Including all the well-known colors and
shades, blue, pink, red, salmon and yellow. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen.
ACHILLEA — “ The Pearl ”
A Summer-blooming variety, worthy of a place in
every garden. The flowers are pure white, very double,
and are produced in large sprays on long stems; are
much used by florists for cut-flower work. Perfectly
hardy. Particularly desirable for cemetery planting. 18
inches. 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen.
ACONITUM — Monkshood
A. NAPELLUS. (True Monkshood.) Grows from 18
inches to 4 feet high, blooms from July to August.
Large dark blue flowers in a raceme. 35 cents each;
$3.50 per dozen.
A. FISCHERI. Azure. Grows from 18 inches to 2 feet
high, blooms from July to August. Large dark blue
flowers in a raceme. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
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Hardy Perennials — Continued.
AFRICAN DAISY, OX-EYE
This is one of the most beautiful orange-yellow daisies
ever grown, with deep brownish center; flowers are
borne on long, stiff stems, 2 to 3 feet high, very free, and
never drop their petals. Finest cut flower in the world,
wonderful for decorating purposes. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100.
ARAB IS — Rockcress
ARABIS, ALPINA. Small white flowers, in clusters.
One of the best rock-garden plants. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
ARMERIA — Thrift
These are fine for rock gardens or for edging plants,
growing from 3 to 6 inches high, with wonderful blooms
in May and June, in red, pink, lavender pink and white.
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
ARTEMISIA
A. SILVER KING. Unquestionably one of the best
all-round decorative plants. Its bright silver-colored
stems and foliage are of great value as a filler for
bouquets, sprays, baskets, or all sorts of floral com¬
binations. By cutting and drying the stems it is very
valuable in the Winter for filler. Florists in our dis¬
tricts paid high prices for their supplies last Winter.
It is a showy plant in the Perennial border or among
shrubbery. Height 30 inches. We supply large field-
grown clumps and established pot plants. When
used in basket work with colored roses, the effect is
a feast for the eyes. 25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen.
A. VULGARIS LACTI FLORA. (White Mugwort.)
3 to 4 feet. August and September. Unlike the other
varieties, which are grown for their foliage, this in¬
troduction from China bears sprays of creamy white
flowers on tall, erect stems which are clothed with
fine cut, dark green foliage. It makes a splendid cut
flower for mixing with flowers of decided color or
form, such as delphiniums. 25 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
ASTILBE
ASTILBE, QUEEN ALEXANDER. Beautiful pink
flowers on plants 12 to 18 inches tall. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
AUBRIETIA
A. DELTOIDES. Common Aubrietia. Deep pink.
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
BUDDLEIA or BUTTERFLYBUSH
BUDDLEIA, VARIABILIS VIETCHI ANA. Beauti¬
ful violet-mauve flowers, with a distinctive odor. A
continuous and very satisfactory Summer-flowering
plant. Flowers are borne on long, cylindrical spikes,
6 to 12 inches in length. Blossoms satisfactorily first
year planted. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
CAMPANULA — Bellflower
C. TRACHELIUM. (Coventry Bells.) A good border
plant of 2 to 3 feet in height with large racemes of
purple, bell-shaped flowers which droop a little. 25
cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
CERASTIUM
TOMENTOSUM. Snow-in-Summer. Fine low grower
excellent for ground cover when covered with fine
white flowers in June and July. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
CHIDE
A fine border perennial with onion-like foliage and
masses of lavender-pink flowers. 20 cents each; $2.00
per dozen.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
This is the flower above all others that gladdens y<pur
heart when your garden is growing bare. The inclusion
of Hardy Chrysanthemums in your plantings makes it
possible to have the garden bright with flowers after the
majority of hardy herbaceous flowers are past. They
are also valuable for cut flowers. The varieties offered
below have been carefully selected and will give a flower¬
ing period of two months, from the middle of September
to the middle of November. 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
ADIRONDA. Small, compact, aster-flowered variety
of medium height. Plant covered with bronze flow¬
ers early in the season.
CAPT. R. H. COOK. A fine pompon-flowered late-
blooming variety. The flowers are a clear dark rose,
rather tall grower.
FRED PEELE. A very pretty button yellow.
LILLIAN DOTY. Beautifully formed shell-pink flow¬
ers produced very freely. A true pompon.
SUMMER GOLD. Early-flowering type, medium¬
sized yellow flower.
MIXED COLORS. $1.50 per dozen.
COREOPSIS
Large, cosmos-like flowers of pure yellow. An excel¬
lent showy garden plant, continuous bloomer. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen.
DELPHINIUM or HARDY LARKSPUR
Mrs. Ely, author of “ A Woman’s Hardy Garden,”
says:
“ Perennial Larkspur may be planted as soon as the
Spring has opened. The ground should be well drained
and carefully prepared, but manure must not be allowed
to come in contact with the roots, or grubs are apt to
destroy the plants. A little finely ground bone meal dug
around each plant early in May will be of benefit, and in
late Autumn, coal ashes should be sifted over the crowns
of the plants to protect them from the white grub, which
is their only enemy.”
BELLADONNA. The freest and most continuous
bloomer of all, never being out of flower from the end
of June until cut down by hard frost. The clear tur¬
quoise blue of its flowers is not equalled for delicacy
and beauty by any other flower. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen ; 520.00 per 100.
BELLAMOSUM. A dark blue form of the popular
light blue Belladonna. A very sturdy grower and a
free bloomer. Flowers from June until frost. Grows
3 feet high. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen; $20.00
per 100.
HOLLYHOCK VARIETIES. Blackmore and Lang-
don strain of Hybrids, imported directly from Eng¬
land, and considered the most desirable of all Del¬
phiniums. Wonderful combinations of colors and
great size. 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen.
CHOICE HYBRIDS. Blackmore & Langdon, Gold
Medal Strain. Including all the standard colors.
I can supply these in mixtures only. 35 cents each;
$3.50 per dozen.
DIANTHUS — PINKS
DELTOIDES BRILLIANT. Glowing crimson flow¬
ers. A most striking rock plant. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
DIANTHUS BARBATUS. (Sweet William.) 10 to
20 inches high, blossoming in July and August. One
of the oldest garden flowers, which perpetuates itself
by self-sowing. Colors, a good mixture of the most
beautiful shades of crimson, white, and Newport
pink. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
DICENTRA
D. EXIMEA. (Fringed Bleeding Heart.) Ever-
blooming. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
D. SPECTABILIS. (Bleeding Heart.) Large, rose-
red, heart-shaped flowers, in April and July. An old-
fashioned favorite. 35 cents each.
DIGITALIS — FOXGLOVE
In mixed colors only; the Foxgloves should be planted
at the back of the border or in separate groups and are
invaluable for permanent and settled effects. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen.
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FEVERFEW — MATRICARIA
LITTLE GEM. A most useful border plant and valu¬
able as a cut flower with yellowish-white flowers
blooming from J une to October. 18 to 24 inches tall.
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
GAILLARDIA
GAILLARDIA ARISTATA. The blooms are 2 to 3
inches across, with dark red and brown centers,
orange, crimson, and red rays shaped into rings of
color. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen; $15.00 per
100.
GEUM
Chiloense. Atrococcineum flore plena. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen.
G YPSOPHILA — BABYSBREATH
GYPSOPHILA PAN I CU LATA. (Bristol Fairy.) A
highly improved form of Double Babysbreath, with
larger flowers and blooming two weeks earlier. The
stock is still very limited. 50 cents each.
HARDY ASTERS
These are among the showiest of our late flowering
hardy plants giving a wealthy bloom during Septem¬
ber and October. Very showy in garden plantings. Also
used extensively for decorative purposes. The following
assortments are the choice of a long list of varieties.
We are confident you will be pleased with the generous
plants we will ship you.
LATE SUMMER BLOOMING ASTERS
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen
ABENDROTHE. 2U feet. Very effective rosy red
flowers.
ANITA BALLARD. Double flowers of a clear Petunia
violet.
CLIMAX. One of the best and showiest, with large
pyramidal spikes of large light lavender-blue flowers.
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CLIMAX WHITE. Large pure white.
ELTA. Double flowers of pale lilac. Very handsome
shade.
KING OF THE BELGIANS. Light lobelia blue. 3
feet.
MAGGIE PERRY. Very large flowers, frequently
2lA inches across, loosely arranged in large trusses,
of a pleasing tone of soft mauve. Most distinct and
striking novelty.
QUEEN MARY! 4 feet. Flowers are dark sky-blue
and frilled. Plant is of the climax type, but with
more lateral branches. It is one of the best of the
Novi Belgii type yet introduced. A splendid variety
for cutting.
ROYAL BLUE. A compact, strong grower with large
flowers of rich purplish blue, very early and free.
ST. EGWIN. Beautiful light pink. Compact. 2A
feet.
HARDY GARDEN HELIOTROPE
(Valeriana — Spurred Flower.)
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS. The old-fashioned gar¬
den Heliotrope with pinkish or lavender flowers with
Heliotrope fragrance; flowers in June and July.
Height, 4 feet. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
HELENIUM
AUTUMNALE RIVERTON GEM. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
HEMEROCALLIS — YELLOW DAYLILY
Popular hardy plants, belonging to the Lily family.
They succeed everywhere and should always be included
in the border of old-fashioned, hardy plants.
Our stock of Hemerocallis is field-grown, and can be
depended upon to be true to name. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
APRICOT. Rich, apricot-colored flowers. Plants
grow 2 % feet tall.
AURANTIACA. (Carolina Lily.) A beautiful, large
trumpet-shaped Daylily with fragrant orange flow¬
ers. One of the most satisfactory; height 2 to 3 feet;
flowers in June and July. Easy to grow.
FLAVA. (Yellow Daylily.) The best-known variety;
very fragrant, deep, clear lemon yellow; flowers in
June; height 2 to 3 feet.
HELIANTHUS
HELIANTHUS AUREA. A big, showy plant suitable
for bordering woodland paths and massing effects
before shrubbery. Fine golden-yellow flowers. 35
cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
HEUCHERA — ALUMROOT
H. BRIZOIDES. (Pink.Bells.) Dwarf, compact, bushy
plants growing from 1^ to 2 feet high, flowering dur¬
ing July and August, with delicate, rosy carmine
flowers on slender red stems. 25 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
SANGUINEA. (Coralbells. ) 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
HIBISCUS — Mallow or Malva
From Old Greek, meaning to soften, referring to its
soft, mucilaginous qualities.
Tall, vigorous growing perennials of the most ancient
culture. Used among the Romans as a vegetable, and
still serves as food to the Chinese.
MALLOW MARVELS or GIANT FLOWERING
HIBISCUS. (Marshmallow.) An improved form of
our native Marshmallow or Rosemallow, in which
the colors have been greatly intensified. Robust, up¬
right habit, producing an abundance of flowers of
enormous size, in all the richest shades of crimson,
white, and pink. Strong roots. 35 cents each;
$3.50 per dozen.
HOLLYHOCK
The double hollyhocks are like large double roses, and
really need no introduction. As an old-fashioned
flower, everybody admires them for backgrounds and
for planting among shrubbery; mixed. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen; $15.00 per 100.
HOSTA (Funkia) — PLANTAIN LILY
HOSTA CAERULEA. (Blue Plantain Lily.) Shade-
loving plants that look well just at the edge of a
heavy shrub border. Shiny foliage and lavender-blue
flowers. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
HOSTA VARIEGATA. Blue flowers and a fine foli¬
age plant with leaves variegated with white. 25
cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
LANCIFOLIA ALBO-MARGINATA. (Silveredge
Lanceleaf Plantain Lily.) 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
L. UNDULATA MEDIA. Extremely large leaf. 25
cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
L. UNDULATA VARIEGATA. (Wavyleaf Plantain
Lily.) 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
IBERIS — CANDYTUFT
IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS. Spreading habit and dis¬
tinctly narrow foliage. Flowers pure white, covering
the plant. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
KOLKWITZIA
K. AMABILIS. (Beauty Bush.) A beautiful pink
shrub, 18 to 24 inches. $1.00 each.
LAVANDULA
L. SPICA. (Spike Lavender.) Grows about one foot
and blooms July and August with short, dense spikes
of fragrant blue flowers. 35 cents each; $3.50 per
dozen.
LILAC
LUDWIG SPAETH. (Lilac.) Single dark bluish-red,
18 to 24 inches. $1.00 each.
VULGARIS. Common blue lilac, 2 to 3 feet. $1.00
each.
V. ALBA. Common white, 2 to 3 feet. $1.00 each.
LILIUM
AURATUM. (Goldband Lily.) 50 cents each; $5.00
per dozen.
CANDIDUM. (Madonna Lily.) 35 cents each; $3.50
per dozen.
HENRYI. (Henry Lily.) 50 cents each; $5.00 per
dozen.
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Alexander’s Dahlia Gardens
Hardy Perennials — Continued.
LILIUM REGALE. (Royal Lily.) Enormous white
flowers shaded pink or purple with a yellow center.
Probably the easiest of the white lilies to grow, and
will grow almost anywhere. Blooming size. 35 cents
each; $3.50 per dozen.
TIGER LILY. Flowering in August, very bright red,
thickly covered with large purple spots in a pyram¬
idal cluster, 3 feet high. 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
LIATRIS — CAT-TAIL GAYFEATHER
LIATRIS PYCNOSTACHYA. A striking plant with
great rocket-like spikes of pale purple flowTers which
start to open at the top of the spike. Will grow 4 feet
high. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
LUPINUS
THE LUPINES are a coming flower. While they have
been grown to a limited extent, they are now be¬
coming very popular and will grow in very dry, sandy
places and come in pink, blue, white and variegated.
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
L. SUTTON’S HYBRIDS. 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
LYCHNIS — CAMPION
L. CHALCEDONICA. (Maltese Cross.) A most de¬
sirable plant blooming in June and July with heads of
brilliant orange-scarlet flowers; grows 2 to 3 feet
high. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
L. VISCARI A FLORE-PLENO. (Double Rose-pink
Campion.) A distinct variety with large double rose-
colored flowers blooming in June and July; 12 to 15
inches high. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
MONARDA — BEEBALM
20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen
MONARDA DIDYMA. (Oswego Beebalm.) Showy
flowers of brilliant scarlet in rich profusion, blooming
from June to September.
M. DIDYMA ROSEA. Same characteristics as above,
but flowers are reddish rose in color.
M. DIDYMA VIOLACEA SUPERBA. (Amaranth
Beebalm.) A very distinct sort with purple-red flow¬
ers.
PACHYSANDRA
PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS, from 3-inch pots.
35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
PHLOX SUBULATA
(Moss Pink.)
PHLOX SUBULATA. Dwarf Moss Pinks. A much-
prized old-time garden plant, useful for colonizing,
where it is desired to cover the earth with a tufted,
dense, evergreen mat. It is much used in cemeteries,
rockeries, for borders, and old-fashioned gardens.
Blooms profusely in the Spring and is sweetly scented.
ALBA. Pure white. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
AMOENA. 4 to 5 inches, flowers in April and May.
Bright pink flowers, in clusters. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
BLUE HILLS. Lavender blue. 35 cents each; $3.50
per dozen.
LILACIANA. Flowers clear lilac. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
ROSA. Soft pink, very showy. 25 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
PHYSOSTEGIA
PH YSOSTEGIA VI RG INI ANA. (Ladies’ Pink.) An
elegant plant with dark, glossy, green foliage and
long spikes of soft rose flowers; excellent for cutting.
It produces its flowers during July, August, and Sep¬
tember when few flowers are in bloom. Height, 2 to
3 feet. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
PHYSALIS — CHINESE LANTERN
PLANT
PHYSALIS FRANCHETI. Large, heart-shaped
leaves, with small, whitish flowers, followed in the
Autumn with large, bright orange-red, balloon-shaped
bag of papery texture. Fine for Winter decorations.
25 cents each; 5 for $1.00.
HARDY HYBRID ORIENTAL POPPIES
THE ORIENTAL POPPIES are unrivaled in their
bright oriental colorings ranging from silvery white
soft pink, and reddish salmon to deep blood crimson
and maroon. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
PULMONARIA — LUNGWORT
A perennial noteworthy for hardiness of growth, free¬
dom in flowering, and for its adaptability for growing in
shady borders or rock gardens. The plants have rough
foliage sometimes speckled with -white, and blue or red¬
dish flowers borne in racemes.
Culture. Grow in ordinary soil in groups in the
shady, mixed border, in masses under the shade of de¬
ciduous trees, or in the rock garden. Plant ten inches
apart in autumn or early spring.
SACCHARATA MACULATA. A lovely early spring
flower not unlike Mertensia, with pink flowers and
when through blooming the plant has beautiful sil¬
very spotted foliage. 12 to 14 inches high. 50 cents
each.
PYRETHRUM
PYRETHRUM. A very pretty hardy plant with fern¬
like foliage resembling the daisy in form, mixed
colors; fine for rock gardens. 25 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
RANUNCULUS — BUTTERCUP
ACRIS fl. pi. Tall, double Buttercup. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
REPENS. Creeping Buttercup. 25 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
RUDBECKIA — CONEFLOWER
Indispensable plants for the hardy border; grow and
thrive anywhere, giving a wealth of bloom, well suited
for cutting.
GOLDEN GLOW. A well-known popular plant,
strong, robust grower, attaining a height of 5 to 6
feet; produces masses of double golden yellow flow¬
ers from July to September. 20 cents each; $2.00
per dozen.
PURPUREA. Giant purple coneflower. Most attrac¬
tive purple flowers, with a very large, brown, cone-
shaped center. Blooms from July to October. 3 feet
high. A splendid plant for a border. 25 cents each ;
$2.50 per dozen.
SALVIA — MEADOW SAGE OR CLARY
Showy, hardy plants of medium growth and of easy
cultivation in sunny borders. The flowers are borne in
spikes, racemes or panicles, and are very attractive dur¬
ing the Summer and Autumn months.
Culture. Those listed will thrive in good ordinary
soil in sunny positions, and are best grown in masses in
the larger borders. Plant in autumn or early spring, 10
inches apart; divide and replant every third year.
AZUREA. A Rocky Mountain species. Grows 3 to 4
feet high, producing, during August and September,
pretty sky-blue flowers in the greatest profusion.
35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
SAPONARIA — SOAPWORT
Free flowering and easily grown rock plants, suitable
for sunny borders or rock gardens, more or less tufted
and compact in growth, and produces a profusion of
blooms throughout the Spring.
Culture. Ocymoides and its varieties will succeed in
good, ordinary soil or sandy loam on the margins of
sunny borders or in the rock garden. Plant in Autumn
or Spring, six inches apart.
OCYMOIDES SPLENDENS. Pretty prostrate bor¬
der and rockery plant; flowers rosy pink, produced
in great quantities just above the foliage in late May
and early June. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
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J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Massachusetts
SCABIOSA — SCABIOUS or PIN¬
CUSHION FLOWER
Charming perennials for border culture and for cut
flowers. The Scabiosa caucasica are particularly valu¬
able for the latter purpose, as its large, showy, blue or
white flowers are borne on long stems. The species are
of easy culture, and desirable to grow in sunny borders.
Culture. Caucasica will thrive in well-drained, good,
ordinary soil, which is not heavy or damp. Cold and
damp is fatal to these plants. An ideal soil for them is a
sandy loam. Plant in early autumn or early spring. The
plants are best in groups of three or more. Plant about
eight inches apart. A full sunny position is essential.
The species may be grown in ordinary soil in sunny
borders, planting in Autumn or early Spring, 10 inches
apart.
CAUCASICA. (Blue Bonnet.) Their lovely fkwers
are a soft and charming shade of lavender; com¬
mences to a bloom in June, throwing stems 18 to 24
inches high until September. 25 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
SEDUM — STONECROP
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen
S. ALBUM. (White Stonecrop.) A creeping variety,
small foliage and tiny white flowers.
S. GLAUCUM. Excellent dwarf variety for rockeries
or border edgings; prostrate and of slow growth.
S. KAMTSCHATICUM. (Orange Stonecrop.) Bright
evergreen foliage, golden flowers in flat clusters.
S. LYDIUM. Very fine rock plant; blue-green foliage
and of prostrate habit.
S. OPPOSITI FOLIUM. Two -row Sedum.
S. PRUINATUM FOSTERIANUM. Small, tufted
plant with round bunches of tiny yellow flowers.
S. SARMENTOSUM. (Stringy Stonecrop. ) A slender
creeping plant, with whorled, thread-like leaves and
flat heads of small, fleshy, yellow flowers.
S. SEXANGULARE. (Hexagon Stonecrop.) Very slen¬
der stemmed plant with tiny yellow flowers.
S. SPECTABILE. Showy Stonecrop. Erect-growing
plant with large heads of rose-colored flowers.
S. STOLON I FERUM. Running Stonecrop. A trail¬
ing plant with flat leaves and pink flowers.
S. TERNATUM. The most satisfactory variety for
planting in the shade; for ground carpeting under
trees or anywhere it is difficult to make plants grow.
Spreads rapidly and does well on all sorts of soil. •
SHASTA DAISY (Burbank)
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen
ALASKA. Large pure white.
ASIA. Large, semi-double, pure white.
SPIRAEA or ASTILBE
(Goat's Beard, Meadow Sweet.)
Elegant border plants with feathery plumes of flowers
and neat, attractive foliage, succeeds best in a half-
shaded location in rich, moist soil.
FILIPENDULA fl. pi. (Double-flowered Dropwort.)
Numerous corymbs of double white flowers; buds
tinted rose pink; produced on stems 15 to 18 inches
high, during June and July. Finely cut distinctive
fern-like foliage. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
THERIVIOPSIS
THERMOPSIS CAROLINIAN A. A tall plant of
deep yellow, growing from 3 to 4 feet, blooming in
June and July along the upper part of the stalk in
pear-shaped blossoms. 25 cents each; $2.50 per
dozen.
THYMUS
COCCINEUS. (Crimson Thyme.) Fine reddish foli¬
age. Excellent for rockery. 25 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
LANUGINOSUS. (Woolly Thyme.) Silvery foliage.
Fast grower. Will cover rocks rapidly. 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen.
TRADESCANTIA — SPIDERWORT
TRADESCANTIA ALBA. An all-round plant for wet
or dry, sunny or shady situations, continuing in
bloom from early Summer until frost. Pure white,
three-petaled flowers in clusters on long stems, and
long pointed foliage. Height, 2 feet. 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen.
TRADESCANTIA VIRGINIANA. An old garden
plant, with grass-like foliage and violet blue flowers
all Summer. Height, 2 feet. 25 cents each; $2.50
per dozen.
TRITOMA — THE EVERLASTING
FLAME FLOWER
Plants are perfectly hardy in the open ground all
winter south of Philadelphia; further north they must be
protected or wintered in a cellar. Just bury the roots in
sand; nothing more is required. Should be planted out
early in Spring, and will commence growth and bloom
at once, growing larger and finer every day. Plants show
from 6 to 20 grand flower stalks all the time, each hold¬
ing at a height of 3 to 4 feet a great cluster of flame-
colored flowers of indescribable beauty and brilliancy.
Fall frosts do not kill or stop its blooming, and it is as
brilliant as ever long after all other garden flowers have
been killed. For cutting it is unsurpassed, and the beau¬
tiful long spikes keep several weeks in water.
KNIPHOFIA. Uvaria Pfizeriana. (Bonfire Torchlily.)
35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
TROLLIUS — GLOBEFLOWER
Very showy flowers of globular shape, resembling
giant buttercups, yellow in color. They like damp
places and will do wrell in the shade. 50 cents each;
$5.00 per dozen.
VERBASCUM — MULLEIN
VERBASCUM PHOENICEUM. (Purple Mullein.)
Flat rossettes of crinkly, woolly leaves from which
rise slender spikes of mauve pink, or rosy violet flow¬
ers. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
VERONICA — SPEEDWELL
VERONICA LONGIFOLIA. (Blue Jay.) One of the
handsomest blue flowering plants, spikes completely
studded with beautiful blue flowers. 35 cents each;
$3.50 per dozen.
REPENS. 1 to 2 inches. May and June. A useful rock
or carpeting plant with light blue flowers. Not very
hardy, we recommend Rupestris in its place. 35
cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
SPICATA ROSEA. Much-branched variety with pink
flowers. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
VERONICA RUPESTRIS. (Heavenly Blue.) A splen¬
did light blue. 18 inches to 2 feet. 35 cents each;
$3.50 per dozen.
VERONICA SPICATA. (Spike Speedwell.) 18 inches,
June to July, long spikes of violet blue flowers, one
of the best plants for a sunny border. 35 cents
each; $3.50 per dozen.
VINCA
MINOR. (Common Periwinkle) (pot grown or field
grown). 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen.
VIOLA
VIOLA, JERSEY GEM. An improved variety of
Tufted Pansy with showy, violet-blue flowers. 35
cents each; $3.50 per dozen.
JERSEY GEM, WHITE. Free. 35 cents each;
$3.50 per dozen.
YUCCA — ADAM'S NEEDLE
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. A stately foliage and
flowering plant equally imposing in solitary or group
planting; always conspicuous. The broad sword¬
like foliage is evergreen, while in Midsummer it
shows great erect, branching stems bearing a showy
display of pendant, creamy white bells. Very fra¬
grant; flowers in July and August, Roots, 25 cents
each; $2.50 per dozen. Larger plants, 50 cents
each; $5.00 per dozen.
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Alexander’s Dahlia Gardens
Ornamental and Flowering Shrubs
Shipped by Express at Purchaser’s Expense
A good Shrub collection will present the greatest variety of colors throughout the season, both in flower and
foliage.
Irregular massing is the most picturesque method of shrub planting. When right selections are made, they
will serve almost as well as Evergreens, to shut out from view fences and other low, unsightly objects. It is my
constant aim to grow everything that is useful, hardy, and worthy of cultivation in our climate.
Annual pruning should be done directly after flowering. When planting, the best way to maintain a balance
between roots and branches is to cut the latter to half their length. I prune all I ship out, so they are properly
pruned, and ready to plant and grow. When pruning, the old scraggy wood and spindly shoots should be cut out.
When planting, the holes should be made large enough to allow the roots to be spread out in a natural way. Firm
planting is essential to the future well-being of the shrub. In planting, therefore, the soil should be crowded around
the roots firmly. The top-soil should be kept cultivated to a depth of two to three inches.
If heavy bushes are desired, I have good large specimens that will produce immediate effect. These are desig¬
nated by the word “specimens” throughout the descriptions.
AZALEA MOLLIS
Resembles a dwarf rhododendron with good foliage
and bears flowers in all shades of red, yellow, and orange.
Perfectly hardy and will thrive in sunny positions any¬
where. The roots must not come in contact with barn¬
yard manure and will not live in limey soil. Particularly
adapted to shady spots in the garden.
Each
18 to 24 inches . $3.50
BERBERIS — BARBERRY
BERBERIS THUN BERG 1 1 Where a low, dwarf, de¬
ciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this beautiful
Barberry. It is spreading of habit, growing extremely
thick right from the base and requires but little prun¬
ing to keep it in shape. The leaves are small, light
green, and toward Fall assume rich, brilliant color,
the fruit or berries becoming scarlet; absolutely hardy
in all parts of the country.
Each Doz. 100
10 to 15 inches . $0.25 $2.50 $10.00
15 to 18 inches . 30 3.00 12.00
18 to 24 inches . 35 3.50 15.00
24 to 30 inches . 40 4.00 18.00
36 to 40 inches Specimen bushes 1.00 10.00
BLACK WALNUT
Well known as a sturdy, dense shade tree, wide-
spreading and perfect in form. I offer strong, healthy,
well-shaped seedlings. Each
15 to 18 inches . $1.00
CALIFORNIA PRIVET
Of all ornamental hedge plants this is the most popu¬
lar and more of it is planted than all others combined.
Its foliage is a rich, dark green, and is nearly evergreen,
remaining on the plant until midwinter. It is of free
growth and succeeds under the most adverse conditions,
such as, under dense shade of trees where other plants
would not exist.
To form a dense hedge from the base up the plants
should be severely pruned the first two seasons. Plant
the one-year-old size 8 inches apart in the row, the
larger sizes 10 to 12 inches apart. Dozen 100
Strong, 2 year, 18 to 24 inches .... $1.00 $10.00
Strong, bushy, 3 year, 24 to 30 inches. 2.50 12.00
CLIMBING ROSES
DOROTHY PERKINS. Immense clusters of tiny ex¬
quisitely formed little roses of rich, shell-pink in
varying shades. 75 cents each.
EXCELSIOR. Same as Dorothy Perkins in every re¬
spect, except the flowers are bright, light crimson. 75
cents each.
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. Brilliant scarlet
flowers of large size on a moderately growing plant
suitable for tying to a post or pillar. 75 cents each.
BABY RAMBLERS. Immense clusters of flowrers
produced with great freeness; the plants are covered.
I offer three colors: rose pink, red, and crimson, in
strong, field-grown plants. Each
18 inches to 2 feet . 75 cents
DEUTZIA
We are indebted to Japan for this valuable genus of
plants. Their hardihood, fine habit, luxuriant foliage
and profusion of attractive flowers place them among
the most beautiful and most popular of flowering shrubs
at the present time. Flowers in June and through July
and August.
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER. A variety of Deutzia Cre-
nata Flore Plena, producing large, double white flow¬
ers; backs of the petals slightly tinted with rose. It
excells all the older sorts in size of flower, length of
panicle, profuseness of bloom and vigorous habit;
blooms nearly a week earlier. Each Dozen
24 to 36 inches . $0.50 $5.00
36 to 48 inches . 75 7.50
4 to 5 feet specimen bushes . 1.00 10.00
FORSYTHIA — GOLDENBELL
Familiar to all as the shrub that blooms in the very
early Spring with its tender yellow blooms on leafless
branches, showy and spectacular. Each
3 to 4 feet . $0.75
4 to 5 feet . 1.00
HYDRANGEA
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA.
(Snowball Hydrangea.) This magnificent, perfectly
hardy American shrub has snow-white blossoms of
largest size. One of its most valuable characteristics
is its coming into bloom just after the passing of all
the early Spring shrubs, while its long flowering
season, from early June until late August, makes it a
valuable acquisition in any garden. Small plants,
50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen; specimen plants,
$1.00 each.
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.
Without doubt the best known and most popular
Autumn flowering shrub in cultivation at the present
time. The flow'ers, wdiich are borne in dense, pyram¬
idal panicles a foot long in the greatest profusion,
are white when they first open, but gradually change
to rose color, and remain in good condition for weeks.
Extra fine bush plants. 2J^ foot plants, 50 cents
each; 3 to 4 foot plants, $1.00 each.
LONICERA — HONEYSUCKLE
LONICERA JAPONICA HALLIANA. (Hall Japanese
Honeysuckle.) A vigorous grower with fragrant yellow
and white flowers from Midsummer to frost. This
makes a good ground cover. 50 cents each; $5.00
per dozen.
PRUNUS — ALMOND
PRUNUS GLANDULOSA. (Double Pink-Flowering
Almond.) Very double, rose-colored flowers in great
profusion in the early Spring. A charming early
flowering shrub. Each
2 to 3 feet . $0.75
P. GLANDULOSA SINENSIS. Similar to the above,
but producing an abundance of double white flowers.
Each
2 to 3 feet . $0.75
R. HUGONIS (Hugonis Rose)
A big, arching shrub, spiny stems and somewhat
feathery foliage of pale green. The flowers are single,
yellow in color and followed by red, translucent fruit.
Each
2 to 3 feet specimen . $1.00
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SOMERSET
50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen. One of the best Dahlias ever grown; fine cut flower
ROSA RUGOSA
A stout shrub growing 6 to 8 feet with tough, wrinkled
foliage, immune to insects and disease. The flowers are
large, single, and of a purplish red, followed by scarlet
fruit. Each
2 to 3 feet . $0.50
3 to 4 feet . 75
SPIRAEA
VANHOUTTEI. (Bridal Bower.) By many this is re¬
garded as the finest of all Spiraeas, and it is assuredly
one of the most esteemed shrubs in cultivation. Pure
white flower clusters. Very hardy and most effective.
Each Dozen
12 to 18 inches . $0.35 $3.50
18 to 24 inches . 50 4.00
24 to 30-inch specimen bushes . 75 6.00
3 to 4 feet specimen bushes . 1.00 10.00
compact shrub with bright crimson flowers in broad,
flat heads. Each
2 to 3 feet . $0.50
3 to 4 feet . 75
S. OPULIFLORIA AUREA. (Virginian Guelder
Rose.) An interesting variety of medium growth with
golden tinted foliage and large white flowers in June.
Each
3 to 4 feet . $1.00
4 to 5 feet specimen . 1.50
SYMPHORICARPOS
RACEMOSUS. (Snowberry.) A well-known dwarf
shurb with pink flowers and white berries that hang
on the plant the greater part of the Winter. Each
2 to 3 feet . $0.75
S. VULGARIS. (Indian Current.) Similar to the above,
but with bright red fruit. Each
2 to 3 feet . $0.75
WEIGELA
WEIGELA ROSEA. (Pink Weigela.) A very free-
flowering shrub with an abundance of bright pink,
somewhat tubular flowers. Like all the Weigelas, it
blooms for a long time. Each
2 to 3 feet . . $0.75
3 to 4 feet specimen . 1.00
W. ROSEA VARIGATA. A low -growing variety with
white margined leaves and almost pure white flowers.
Each
2 to 3 feet . $0.75
3 to 4 feet . 1.00
W. EVA RATHKE. A hybrid variety and perhaps the
most showy of all, with dark brownish-red flowers,
with a little lighter center. Flowers very profusely
and is very popular. Each
2 to 3 feet . $0.75
3 to 4 feet . 1.00
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MARGARET WOODROW WILSON
50 cents each ; $5.00 per dozen
10-12 inches in diameter
Opalescent pink. Best of its color grown.
SPECIAL OFFER NO. 12
25 Assorted Dahlias, without labels, the best offer ever made of this kind, some of
them really worth $1.00 each, all kinds and colors, for $2.00 postpaid
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